Information Package

Master's of Medical Biology with Thesis

MBIO544

BIOMOLECULES

Course Code
MBIO544
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. At the end of the course, students explain the structure of biomolecules that play a role in cell biology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course chemical bonds, structure, function and classification of intracellular macromolecules will be discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course description and content
2nd Week From DNA to protein
3rd Week The structure of carbohydrates
4th Week The structure of carbohydrates
5th Week The structure of proteins
6th Week The structure of proteins
7th Week Enzymes and enzyme kinetics
8th Week Enzymes and enzyme kinetics
9th Week Structure of lipids
10th Week Structure of lipids
11th Week Vitamins and coenzymes
12th Week Vitamins and coenzymes
13th Week Article discussion
14th Week Article discussion
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Strachan, Tom and Read, Andrew P., 3 Human Molecular Genetics 2, New York and London: Garland Science; 2003
2. Alberts, Bruce; Johnson, Alexander; Lewis, Julian; Raff, Martin; Roberts, Keith; Walter, Peter Molecular Biology of the Cell, New York and London: Garland Science; c2002
3. Nelson DL. and Cox, M.M.2008, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. Fifth Edition, W.H. Freeman and Company, NY; USA.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 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 2.5 2.5
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 22 22
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 2 4 8
Total Work Load241
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8.03
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X