BIOL310 BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY

Course Code:2380310
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):2 (0.00 - 4.00)
ECTS Credit:4.0
Department:Biology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ORHAN ADALI
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of this this course, the students will be able to carry out basic biochemical techniques in laboratory.


Course Content

The experiments in this course have been designed to provide the students with basic experience in a wide variety of biochemical research techniques. Chemical and enzymatic analysis are performed using calorimetric, potentiometric, electrophoretic, pectrochometric and chromatographic techniques.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

-prepare buffer

-determine protein amount

-run column chromatography

-run SDS gel electrophoresis

-carry out basic enzyme activity determinations

-isolate and characterize DNA.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology.
2Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety.
3Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology.
4Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish.
5Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology.
6Identify and explain issues in biological sciences.
7Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning.
8Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed.
9Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution