Biochemistry (MED186) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Biochemistry MED186 2. Semester 2 0 0 2 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to enable nursing students to have knowledge of basic biochemical aspects such as the properties of solutions, biochemistry of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Comprehends the biochemistry, digestion and metabolism of proteins
  • Comprehends the biochemistry, digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates
  • Comprehends the biochemistry, digestion and metabolism of lipids
  • Comprehends the metabolism of hormones, vitamins and coenzymes
  • Knows the diseases related to metabolism.
  • Evaluates biochemical test results.
Course Content The subject and importance of biochemistry, biochemistry, digestion and metabolism of amino acids and proteins, biochemistry, digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates, digestion and metabolism of lipids, evaluation of nucleic acids, hormones, vitamins and clinical biochemistry analyses.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 The subject and importance of biochemistry Reading the subject from references
2 Aminoacids and Protein Biochemistry Reading the subject from references
3 Digestion and Metabolism of Proteins Reading the subject from references
4 Carbohydrate Biochemistry Reading the subject from references
5 Digestion and Metabolism of Carbohydrates Reading the subject from references
6 Lipid Biochemistry Reading the subject from references
7 Digestion and Metabolism of Lipids Reading the subject from references
8 Midterm
9 Nucleic acids Reading the subject from references
10 Hormones I Reading the subject from references
11 Hormones II Reading the subject from references
12 Vitamins I Reading the subject from references
13 Vitamins II Reading the subject from references
14 Evaluation of Clinical Biochemistry Analyzes Reading the subject from references
15 Repetition of Subjects and Discussion Reading the subject from references
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Nelson D, Cox M.(2017) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. Seventh Edition. WH Freeman
2. Voet, D., Voet, J. G., & Pratt, C. W. (2016). Fundamentals of biochemistry: life at the molecular level. New York: Wiley.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have the necessary up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families and society with an individual and holistic approach in line with the nursing process. X
2 Access scientific knowledge and use scientific knowledge in nursing care. X
3 Perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge. X
4 Provide nursing care in line with developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Perform nursing practices and research in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards, ethical principles and human rights. X
6 Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills in the nursing care process. X
7 Perform their duties through effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, communities, health-care teams, and other disciplines. X
8 Use English in written and oral communication, nursing processes and research. X
9 Lead innovation and change by adopting a lifelong learning philosophy for personal and professional development. X
10 Use information and information technologies effectively in their practices. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 16 16
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 24 24
Total Workload 100