BIOL307 BIOCHEMISTRY I
| Course Code: | 2380307 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ÇAĞDAŞ DEVRİM SON |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Help students to make the link between Chemistry, more specifically Organic Chemistry, and Life. How biological reactions take place and the building blocks of life function.
Course Content
Basic discussion of the structure and properties of biomolecules with special emphasis on carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, enzymatic catalysis, membrane assembly and function. Bioenergetics is also discussed at an introductory level.
Course Learning Outcomes
Learn molecular structure and function of main building blocks of life. Understand how enzymes function and how to control the reaction rate. Get an introductory level of understanding of how signal transduction and bioenergetics play a role in living organisms.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution