| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn fine structure of a cell.
- Analyzes the structure and functions of biomolecules and compares different biomolecules and explains the similarities and differences in their areas of use and functions.
- Learn and present biomolecules in drug development strategies.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | This course is designed to provide conceptual understanding of biomolecules to students. Basically; biomolecule types, structures and functions will be introduced. Moreover, students will learn about drug discovery and development processes and become familiar with the biomolecule-based therapeutics and technologies. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to biomolecules, atoms and bonding |
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2nd Week |
Water, drug development |
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3rd Week |
Acids, bases and buffers |
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4th Week |
Amino acids, peptides and proteins |
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5th Week |
Protein structure and function |
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6th Week |
Protein therapeutics, presentations |
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7th Week |
Carbohydrates |
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8th Week |
Carbohydrates in drug discovery and development, presentations |
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9th Week |
Nucleic acids |
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10th Week |
Nucleic acid based therapeutics and technologies, presentations |
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11th Week |
Lipids |
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12th Week |
Lipids in drug delivery, presentations |
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13th Week |
Biosignaling, presentations |
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14th Week |
Presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 6th edition. David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox.
Recent articles |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Attendance |
1 |
5 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
15 |
| Total(%) |
|
55 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
55 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
45 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
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| Individual or group work |
|
|
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
32 |
32 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
27 |
27 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Article Presentation |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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