Information Package

Program of Nursing

HSH111

BIOCHEMISTRY I

Course Code
HSH111
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to describe weak interactions in aqueous systems.
  2. Will be able to explain ionization of water, weak acids, weak bases and pH
  3. Will be able to describe the structure of the biomolecules that be in the human metabolic activities. Will be able to consider functions of biomolecules
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Course DescriptionThe student understand that composed of the basic structure of the human body, structures, functions, metabolism and uses this information in the process of patient care by integrating with vocational courses.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Enter of biochemistry, Weak interactions in aqueous systems
2nd Week Ionization of water and pH, Acids and bases
3rd Week Buffers in biological systems
4th Week Amino acids
5th Week Proteins
6th Week I.Midterm Exam
7th Week Enzymes
8th Week Carbonhydrates
9th Week Lipids
10th Week Lipids
11th Week Nucleotids and nucleic acids
12th Week II. Midterm Exam
13th Week Vitamins and minerals
14th Week Vitamins and minerals
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading-Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry (28.Edition) Editors: Murray RK, Bender DA, Botham KM, Kennelly PJ, Rodwell VW, Weil PA. Mc Graw Hill 2009, China.
-Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (5. Edition) Editors: Nelson DL, Cox MM. W.H. Freeman and Company 2008, New York.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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