BIOL557 ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC DISORDERS
| Course Code: | 2380557 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. TÜLİN YANIK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of semester, students will develop the ability to analyze and solve problems in research of endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Course Content
An advance endocrine and metabolic disorders course with emphasis on biochemistry and molecular biology; illustrations are drawn from human biology. Provide graduate students an understanding of current research in metabolic disease mechanisms.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Classify hormones: know the properties of polypeptide
- Classify receptors: relate the membrane and cytoplasmic receptor and the hormones.
- apprehend where the hormones are synthesized: explain what kind of hormone is released from what kind of endocrine gland.
- Discuss endocrine hormones in health and disease.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in biology literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences within the context of other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution