GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIOCHEMISTRY OF LIPIDS/TBY-2060
Course Title: BIOCHEMISTRY OF LIPIDS
Credits 2 ECTS 5
Course Semester 1 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  turksh
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Define the general concepts related to lipids.
Explain the digestion of lipids.
Explain the metabolism of fatty acids and glycerol.
Express ketone bodies and their metabolic functions.
Define the classification and function of complex lipids.
Explain the synthesis and function of prostaglandins.
Explain cholesterol synthesis and function in the body.
Express the classification and metabolism of plasma lipoproteins.
Explain the synthesis of steroid hormones and their functions.
Explain the clinical importance of lipids.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
   The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week   Introduction to lipids-1
2. Week   Introduction to lipids-2
3. Week   Metabolism of dietary lipids-1
4. Week   Metabolism of dietary lipids-2
5. Week   Fatty acid and triacylglycerol metabolism-1
6. Week  Fatty acid and triacylglycerol metabolism-2
7. Week   Ketone bodies
8. Week   Complex lipid metabolism-1
9. Week  Complex lipid metabolism-2
10. Week   Prostaglandins
11. Week   Cholesterol and sterol metabolism-1
12. Week   Cholesterol and sterol metabolism-2
13. Week   Plasma lipoproteins
14. Week  steroid hormones
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
40
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
14
2
28
 Searching in Internet and Library
8
2
16
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
3
1
3
 Preparing a Presentation
4
2
8
 Presentation
5
2
10
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
4
2
8
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
4
2
8
 Other (should be emphasized)
8
2
16
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
125
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Define the biochemical concepts related to cells and tissues and express their role in human metabolism.X
2Relate the information learned in the related course with other concepts, analyze new concepts, ideas and approaches with different dimensions, approach them scientifically and critically; develop new approaches and solutions.X
3Distinguish biochemical changes in health and disease states.X
4Express the molecular mechanisms in the human body.X
5Explain biochemical measurement methods and laboratory applications of related mechanismsX
6Makes the necessary examination by using advanced level of devices and instruments that are specific to the field and other technological tools including computer in the level required by the field of biochemistry, solves problems, evaluates the results obtainedX
7Applies biochemical measurement methods, analyzes and evaluates the results, evaluates the errors in the devices and produces solutions.X
8Applies the evidence-based medical skills by using the current literature, presents and interprets the results of the researchX
9Apply the basic concepts of statistics, compare, draw conclusions and interpret the findingsX
10plans, concludes and reports researchX
11Brings solutions to problems that will arise during the thesis studyX
12Make oral presentations on the subject and publish articles in national journals.X
13Gains and applies lifelong learning awareness, follows evidence-based practices and conducts researches that will form evidence on the subject.X
14Recognizes groups related to the field of science, attends meetings, shares their knowledge and original opinion about the field.X
15Communicate orally and in writing in foreign language.X
16Apply the training he received in the field of science ethics and applications.X
17Students will be able to implement and exemplify the collection, archiving, interpretation of results and adherence to ethical values.X
18Participates in multidisciplinary studies.X
19Knows and applies the customs and traditions of the society.X
20Makes strategic planning related to the field, follows the policies of the country, contributes to biochemical issues in national and international health policy studies.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   ( Prof. Dr. Neslihan Bukan)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nbukan)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (nbukan@gazi.edu.tr , nbukan@yahoo.com)