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Course Code: 
PHAR 235
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
5
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Burçin GÜNGÖR
Courses given by: 
Burçin GÜNGÖR
Course Objectives: 
To teach the students biomolecules of the human body, metabolisms of these constituents, energy production, interrelationships of the systems which control these metabolisms.
Course Content: 

Definitions of biomolecules, principles of enzymatic reactions, metabolisms of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and energy release in these metabolisms, control of biochemical processes by hormones, vitamines.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contrabution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Teaches structures of biomolecules

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

2) Explains enzymatic principles of metabolic reactions

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

3) Describes  energy  production

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

4) Explains metabolic processes concerning  carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

5) Defines hormonal control of metabolic processes

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

6) Explains metabolic functions of vitamines pathological conditions

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

7) General understanding of signaling machinary

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Teorical Topics                                     

Lab content

Study Materials

1

Basic Concepts in Biochemistry

 

Lecture Hand-out

2

Biomolecules-I

 

Lecture Hand-out

3

Biomolecules-II

 

Lecture Hand-out

4

Protein structure

 

Lecture Hand-out

5

Enzymes:  principles of enzymatic reactions, functions of enzyme classes

 

Lecture Hand-out

6

Carbohydrate Metabolism-I:  Digestion and absorption, interrelationships between catabolic processes and energy production, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis

 

Lecture Hand-out

7

Carbohydrate Metabolism-II:Pentose phosphate pathway, Citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, Glycogen synthesis and catabolism

 

Lecture Hand-out

8

Lipid Metabolism-I: digestion, absorption, beta oxidation, ketone bodies, cholesterol derivatives

 

Lecture Hand-out

9

Lipid Metabolism-II: fatty acid biosynthesis, phospholipids, cholesterol biosynthesis and lipoproteins

 

Lecture Hand-out

10

Nitrogen metabolism: digestion, absorption, catabolism and urea cycle

 

Lecture Hand-out

11

Nucleic acid metabolism

 

Lecture Hand-out

12

Vitamins:water and lipid soluable vitamins, structues , functions, pathology

 

 Lecture Hand-out

13

Hormones-Signal Transduction and metabolic regulation

 

 Lecture Hand-out

14

Discussion on Biochemistry topics

 

 Lecture Hand-out
 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

1.Harper’s Illustrated Bichemistry,R.K.Murray, D.A.Bender, K.M.Botham, V.W.Rodwell, P.A. Weil,McGrawHill, 2009

2.Lippincot’s Illustrated Reviews, Biochemistry, P.C. Champ, R.A.Harvey, D,R, Ferrier, LWW, 2008

Additional Resources

 
 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Lecture Hand-outs

Assignments

None

Exams

one midterm exam, one final exam
 

 

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm  Exam

1

90

Attendance to lecture

 1 10

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL (Final- Make Up) EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

  

1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

 x  

 

      

2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

   x

 

 

    

3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

    

x

 

    

4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues

 x  

 

      

5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

     x      

6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

 x          

7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

       x    

8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results..

       x    

9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

   x        

10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

   x

 

      
 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

3

45

Midterm Exams

1

5

5

Final

1

 10 10

Total Work Load

 

 

105

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4,2

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

4
 
 
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