BCH503 INTERMEDIARY METABOL. AND ITS REGULATION
| Course Code: | 8600503 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Biochemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NÜLÜFER TÜLÜN GÜRAY |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the students will know the metabolic pathways mainly related to energy metabolism and the recent advances in their regulations.
Course Content
(See also BIO 503)
Intensive study of the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogenous compounds and their interrelationships, including control mechanisms. The effects of hormonal and nutritional status on the activity of these major pathways. (S)
Prerequisites: BIO 307 and BIO 308
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to discuss:
-carbohydrate metabolism emphasizing on glycolysis, pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogenesis and glycogen metabolism.
-lipid metabolism
-protein metabolism
-regulation and integration of all these pathways
-hormonal and nutritional effects
-recent articles related with the regulation of these pathways and the relation with diseases like Diabetes Mellitus and cancer
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Explain how the scientific process works, make critical discussions, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches in Biochemistry. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in Biochemistry literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in Biochemistry 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