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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ECZ104
Course Name: Biochemistry
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF YAVUZ DOKGÖZ
Course Lecturer(s): Elif Yavuz Dokgöz
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to teach students human biochemistry topics at a level that allows them to make evidence based suggestions in general health issues.
Course Content: The composition and functioning of the human organism at the biochemical level will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Discuss the relationship between intermediary metabolism, and micronutrients and macronutrients
2) Explain macronutrients and micronutrients
3) Use evidence based nutrition related databases
4) Use the basic knowledge on human biochemistry to make evidence based suggestions in general health issues
5) Learns the structure and functions of biomolecules in living things. Gains information about metabolic pathways and their control. Learns the relationship of metabolic pathways with each other. Learns the integration and regulation of metabolic pathways.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Biochemistry, Basics of Medical Nutrition Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
2) Macronutrients, Overview of Metabolism Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
3) Micronutrients (Vitamins and Minerals), Basics of evidence based use of food supplements Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
4) Introduction to Structure and Function of Proteins, Structure of Amino Acids and Proteins Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
5) Enzymes Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
6) Bioenergetics, Carbohydrates, Glycolysis Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
7) TCA Cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
8) MİDTERM
9) Gluconeogenesis Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
10) Glycogen Metabolism Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
11) Monosaccharide and Disaccharide Metabolism Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
12) Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Cytochrome p450 System Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
13) Glycosaminoglycans, Proteoglycans and Glycoproteins Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
14) Lipit Metabolism, Nitrogen Metabolism Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 7th Edition
15) FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. LİPPİNCOTT ILLUSTRATED REVİEWS: BİOCHEMİSTRY ( 7TH EDİTİON ) 2017
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BİOCHEMISTRY AND BASIC MEDICINE, 1ST EDİTİON,
AUTHORS: LAURENCE COLE, PETER KRAMER
References: 1. LİPPİNCOTT ILLUSTRATED REVİEWS: BİOCHEMİSTRY ( 7TH EDİTİON ) 2017
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BİOCHEMISTRY AND BASIC MEDICINE, 1ST EDİTİON,
AUTHORS: LAURENCE COLE, PETER KRAMER

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 1 1 1 1 1
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 1 1 1 1 1
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms. 3 3 3 3 3
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3 3 3 3 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 1
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 1
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms. 3
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 32
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 64