Biochemistry (CHE312) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Biochemistry	CHE312	6. Semester	3	0	0	3	5

Pre-requisite Course(s)
(CHE103 veya CHE104)

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, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. S. Belgin İşgör
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	To explain the fundamentals and processes of biochemistry in the engineering practice.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Learns the foundations of Biochemistry together with the importance and properties of Water in life. Learns about Carbohydrates: Structure and Function Comprehends the structure of Amino Acids how they come together in Proteins Understands the concept of Enzymes as biocatalysts their nomenclature, characterization, function and mechanisms. Comprehends the structure and functions of biologically important lipids and nucleic acids Learns about anabolic and catabolic processes and the details of metabolic pathways
Course Content	Foundations of biochemistry, water and its properties, carbohydrates and their roles, amino acids and proteins, nomenclature, characterization function and mechanism of enzymes, vitamins and coenzymes, nucleic acids and their components, lipids, introduction to metabolism, carbohydrates, glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, lipid metabolism, electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Foundations of Biochemistry, Water and its properties
2	Carbohydrates: Structure and Function
3	Amino Acids and Primary Structure of Proteins
4	Proteins: Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure
5	Enzymes; nomenclature, characterization, function and mechanisms.
6	Mid Term
7	Coenzymes and Vitamins
8	Lipids and Characteristics of Membranes
9	Nucleic Acids-Biotechnology-Genetic Engineering
10	Introduction to Metabolism: Anabolic and catabolic processes in biological systems
11	Glycolysis: Reactions of Glycolysis, Regulation of Glycolysis Metabolism of Hexoses other than Glucose
12	The Citric Acid Cycle (TCA Cycle) overview Regulations of The Citric Acid Cycle, Reactions related to the citric acid cycle
13	Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation
14	Lipid Metabolism
15	Protein Metabolism
16	FINAL

Sources

Other Sources	1. Biyokimya Ders Kitabı

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	2	60
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	40
Toplam	3	100

Percentage of Semester Work	60
Percentage of Final Work	40
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
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and chemistry engineering-specific subjects, and gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems.					X
2	Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for these purposes.
3	Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in chemical engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes results, and interprets them for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the chemical engineering discipline.
6	Gaining the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7	Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and gains proficiency in at least one foreign language. Writes effective reports, understands written reports, and prepares design and production reports. Gains the ability to make effective presentations and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.			X
8	Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews themselves.
9	Acts in accordance with ethical principles, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; acquires knowledge of the standards used in chemical engineering practices.
10	Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, and is knowledgeable about sustainable development.
11	Has knowledge of the impacts of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as the issues reflected in the engineering field of the era. Is aware of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	2	15	30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	30	30
Total Workload			122