CHEM413 BIOCHEMISTRY
| Course Code: | 2340413 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.5 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖZGÜL PERSİL ÇETİNKOL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The primary objective of this course is for students to learn the fundamentals of contemporary biochemistry, name the structure and activity of the four major classes of biological macromolecules: nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids and describe the basic aspects of Michaelis Menten enzyme kinetics and catalysis. Through CHEM413 the students will gain the fundamental knowledge to understand the key molecular processes in biology.
Course Content
A chemical approach to biochemistry. A study of the structures and functions of biomolecules, metabolism and bioenergetics, replication, transcription and translation processes with an emphasis on the chemical structures, transformations.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will know the structures of amino acids, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, and the cellular processes, such as replication, transcription, translation, enzyme mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, and the recombinant DNA technology methods, PCR
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Capable of designing solutions for a problem defined with a purpose by taking experimental steps, performing experiments, using standard and modern instruments, analysing data, interpreting results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Capable of using modern methods and computational tools necessary for chemistry applications. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Capable of doing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Capable of acting independently, taking initiatives and having analytical thinking skills. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Capable of using mathematics, physics and biology knowledge to solve chemistry problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Capable of grasping the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science and technology and on contemporary issues for self development | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Capable of working individually and making independent decisions, expressing own ideas verbally and non-verbally. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Capable of having professional and ethical responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Competent in a foreign language to follow latest technological developments in chemistry. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Capable of following the developments in chemistry both at national and international level. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Capable of doing laboratory experiments, in a green and sustainable way, without harming humans, environment and nature, and taking the necessary precautions to reduce the harmful chemicals and waste. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Capable of explaining the differences between chemistry and chemical engineering education and job descriptions at various levels including students, society and the industry. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution