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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE124

GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY

Course Code
MBGE124
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
0 + 2
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn general techniques used in the laboratory.
  2. Observe oxidation-reduction reactions.
  3. Observe the effect of concentration on the reaction rate.
  4. Use knowledge of chemical equilibrium, pH indicators and biomolecules in experimental processes.
  5. Learn the complexometric titration method.
  6. Learn the Biuret test method used to determine protein concentration.
  7. Analyze, evaluate and report various experimental studies in the field of chemistry.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, students learn basic laboratory rules and techniques in chemistry. They develop their experimental skills by performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, making scientific inferences from the data they obtain, and preparing reports by evaluating the results.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Experiment 1: Oxidation-reduction reactions
2nd Week Experiment 1: Oxidation-reduction reactions
3rd Week Experiment 2: The effect of concentration on the reaction rate
4th Week Experiment 2: The effect of concentration on the reaction rate
5th Week Experiment 3: Chemical equilibrium
6th Week Experiment 3: Chemical equilibrium
7th Week Experiment 4: pH indicators
8th Week Experiment 4: pH indicators
9th Week Experiment 5: EDTA chelation (complexometric titration)
10th Week Experiment 5: EDTA chelation (complexometric titration)
11th Week Experiment 6: Biomolecules
12th Week Experiment 6: Biomolecules
13th Week Experiment 7: Protein isolation and determination of protein concentration (Biuret Test)
14th Week Experiment 7: Protein isolation and determination of protein concentration (Biuret Test)
Recommended or Required ReadingLaboratory Manuals
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Experiment
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Quiz 6 25
Practice 7 25
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz 6 2.5 15
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 7 2 14
Final exam 1 10 10
Homework
Report writing 7 3 21
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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