BIOL353 BIOCHEMISTRY
| Course Code: | 2380353 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ORHAN ADALI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. Describe the structures, chemical properties and functions of biomolecules.
2. Explain the energy transformations in biological systems.
3. Explain the general principles of metabolism and its regulation.
Course Content
This course provides the students with the basic concepts of biochemistry. An introduction to properties of aqueous systems, description of the structure and functions of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids are covered. Discussions will be made on metabolic reactions of these biomolecules with emphasis on bioenergetics and their regulation, and on the expression and transmission of genetic information.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the importance of biochemistry in different fields.
2. Explain the interactions in aqueous systems.
3. Describe the concept and importance of pH and buffers in biological systems
4. Explain the structure, chemical properties and functions of various types of biomolecules.
5. Describe the catalysis of biochemical reactions by enzymes and explain enzyme kinetics.
6. Describe the isolation, purification and characterization techniques of proteins.
7. Explain the concept of bioenergetics.
8. Explain the breakdown and synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
9. Explain the regulation of enzymes function in catalytic process of biomolecules.
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