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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY (MEDICINE) (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | BİK560 |
| Name | ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS |
| 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 biochemical understanding of endocrine systems, mechanisms of hormone synthesis and secretion, hormone actions on target organs, receptor interactions, and the biochemical diagnosis of endocrine disorders
Course Content
The course covers endocrine glands and hormones, signal transduction pathways, hormone biosynthesis, carrier proteins, feedback mechanisms, and laboratory tests used in endocrine diseases.
Course Precondition
pass the exam
Resources
Lİppincot
Notes
Hadley & Levine – Endocrinology
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the role of the endocrine system in the organism |
| LO02 | Describes hormone synthesis pathways |
| LO03 | Explains hormone signaling mechanisms |
| LO04 | Interprets biochemical markers of endocrine diseases |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Endocrine Systems | Hormone Classification and General Features | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Hormone Receptors and Signal Transduction | Endocrine Functions of the Hypothalamus | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Pituitary Gland: Anterior Hormones | Pituitary Gland: Posterior Hormones | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Synthesis and Effects of Thyroid Hormones | Thyroid Dysfunction and Diagnostic Tests | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Parathyroid Hormones and Calcium Homeostasis | Adrenal Cortex: Glucocorticoids | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Adrenal Cortex: Mineralocorticoids | Adrenal Medulla and Catecholamines | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin and Glucagon | Biochemistry of Diabetes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Reproductive Hormones: Estrogen, Progesterone | Testosterone and Androgens | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Menstrual Cycle and Endocrine Regulation | Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Hormonal Changes in Menopause and Andropause | Laboratory Approaches in Endocrine Disorders | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Hormone Assays I: Immunoassay | Hormone Assays II: LC-MS/MS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Biochemistry of Endocrine Tumors | Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Disorders | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Stress and Hormonal Responses | Circadian Rhythm and the Endocrine System | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Molecular Techniques in Endocrinology | Genetic Endocrine Disorders | 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 | ||