CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

ECZ460

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

The molecular structure and properties of the samples used in clinical studies are comprehended.
Have basic information about the methods applied in clinical studies.
Learns the importance of enzymes in living systems
They will be informed about the disorders and control mechanisms that may occur in metabolism.
Gain knowledge about the applications of clinical biochemistry along with basic biochemistry information.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

To teach the biochemical basis of many diseases and to learn to develop solutions within the framework of biochemical approaches.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to clinical biochemistry
2^nd Week	Preanalytical factors affecting analyzes
3^rd Week	Preanalytical factors affecting analyzes
4^th Week	Importance of enzymes in clinical diagnosis
5^th Week	Disturbances in carbohydrate metabolism
6^th Week	Plasma lipids and atherosclerosis
7^th Week	Clinical diagnosis and importance of plasma proteins
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Liver function tests
10^th Week	Bilirubin metabolism and jaundices
11^th Week	Iron metabolism and anemias
12^th Week	Endocrinology Minerals and bone metabolism
13^th Week	Endocrinology Minerals and bone metabolism
14^th Week	Biochemistry of cerebrospinal fluid

Recommended or Required Reading

Instructor notes

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz	0	0	0
Individual or group work	14	1	14
Preparation for Final exam	1	10	10
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	5	5
Laboratory (including preparation)	0	0	0
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	0	0	0
Total Work Load			60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			2
ECTS Credit of the Course			2

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)