CHEM414 CHEMISTRY OF METABOLIC PATHWAYS
| Course Code: | 2340414 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 3.0 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
CHEM 414 is the second semester of the undergraduate series CHEM 413 which provides an introduction to biochemistry at the undergraduate level. Based on the knowledge obtained through CHEM 413, CHEM 414 will provide students an appreciation and an understanding of key metabolic biochemistry and molecular biology concepts. The topics covered include important metabolic pathways and their regulations, bioenergetics, disorders of fuels metabolism, DNA replication, Transcription and RNA and Protein synthesis.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
The students who passed this course will be able to describe the central pathways of energy metabolism and central pathways for biosynthesis and degredation
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