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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY (MEDICINE) (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | BİK562 |
| Name | CARBOHYRATE BIOCHEMISTRY |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure, classification, biosynthesis, metabolism, and biological functions of carbohydrates. It also explains the biochemical basis of carbohydrate-related metabolic disorders.
Course Content
Monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, glycoconjugates, carbohydrate metabolism (glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway), the role of carbohydrates in energy production, and metabolic pathways associated with diseases.
Course Precondition
pass the exam
Resources
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry
Notes
Lippincot ve lenninger
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies the structure and types of carbohydrates |
| LO02 | Explains carbohydrate metabolism |
| LO03 | Explains the biochemical basis of glucose homeostasis |
| LO04 | Analyzes enzymatic steps in carbohydrate metabolism |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Explain the structure and function of the basic tissues of the body. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Belirsiz | Explain the structure and functions of the cell, their physiological mechanisms and bioelectrical events. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Belirsiz | Explain the structure and functions of biochemical molecules involved in metabolism. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Belirsiz | Know the structure and function of genetic material (DNA and RNA), gene expression, genome structure, nucleic acid metabolism and the use of DNA in medicine, the basic principles of heredity. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 1 | Introduction to Carbohydrates | Structure and Isomerism of Monosaccharides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Disaccharides and Oligosaccharides | Polysaccharides: Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Glycoconjugates: Glycoproteins, Glycolipids | Chemical Analysis of Carbohydrates | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Glycolysis Pathway | Gluconeogenesis Mechanism | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Glycogen Synthesis and Degradation | Pentose Phosphate Pathway | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Fructose and Galactose Metabolism | Glucose Transport and GLUT Carriers | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Role of Carbohydrates in Energy Metabolism | Glucose Homeostasis and Hormones | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Effects of Glucagon, Insulin and Epinephrine | Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Biochemistry of Diabetes | Galactosemia and Fructosemia | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Glycogen Storage Diseases | Enzymes of Carbohydrate Metabolism | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Laboratory Tests in Carbohydrate Biochemistry | Clinical Glucose Tests: OGTT, HbA1c | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome | Cerebral Glucose Utilization | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Carbohydrate Utilization During Exercise | Obesity and Carbohydrate Metabolism | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Absorption of Dietary Carbohydrates | Molecular Biochemistry of Carbohydrates | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||