MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

2000101001

Ders İsmi:

Basic Biochemistry

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Merve ALÖKTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. Betül ÇIKI

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce the biomolecules that make up the body and to understand the functions of these biochemical materials in metabolism. In addition, students learn the basic knowledge of chemistry and the working principles of the biochemistry laboratory.

Course Content:

Basic chemical information; Definition of biochemistry with the concepts of anabolism, catabolism and metabolism; Introduction to biological molecules and chemical bonds; Mono-di and polysaccharide information, common properties and metabolism of carbohydrates; Introduction of essential and non-essential amino acids, common properties of protein structures, importance and metabolism in the body; Common properties and working mechanisms of enzymes; Information about glycerol, triglycerides and fat molecules, common properties and metabolism of oils; Properties of vitamins, minerals and hormones; Introduction of nucleic acids, the concept of DNA, the importance and metabolism of nucleic acids; Knowledge of basic biochemical tests and their clinical importance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) They will be able to master the general chemical terminology.
2) Recognize the research field of biochemistry and know the functioning mechanisms of human metabolism.
3) They recognize biological molecules and have knowledge about the bonds these molecules form with each other.
4) They have information about glucose, which is the building block of carbohydrates. They know the common properties of carbohydrate compounds and the functioning characteristics of carbohydrate metabolism in the body.
5) They have information about amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. They know the common properties of protein compounds and the functioning properties of protein and amino acid metabolism in the body.
6) They know the common properties of enzymes and their metabolism in the body.
7) They have knowledge about oils. They know the metabolic properties of fats in the body.
8) They can distinguish the properties of vitamins, minerals and hormones. They have information about their metabolism.
9) They have information about nucleic acids, which are also the building blocks of DNA, which are the most important distinguishing characteristics of living things.
10) They know the intended use of basic biochemical tests and the clinical significance of these tests.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General Definitions and Nomenclatures in Chemistry
2)	General Information About Inorganic Compounds
3)	Definition of Biochemistry and Metabolism
4)	Biological Molecules, Chemical Bonds
5)	Carbohydrates
6)	Carbohydrate Metabolism
7)	Proteins
8)	Midterms
9)	Protein Metabolism
10)	Enzymes
11)	Fats
12)	Fat Metabolism
13)	Vitamins, Minerals and Hormones
14)	Nucleic Acids
15)	Biochemical Tests
16)	Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları dersin öğretim elemanı tarafından verilecektir. / Course notes are given by lecturer.
References:	Kolay biyokimya : sağlık bilimleri için temel rehber-Engel, Paul C. çev. ed.: Aysel Özpınar ; çev.: Saime Batırel, Özge Can, Abdurrahman Coşkun-2012, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Program Outcomes
1) Have basic knowledge about normal structure-functions of human systems.
2) Gains knowledge about the workflow and organization in medical laboratories.
3) Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge about the field.
4) Knows manual and automatic analysis methods in the Medical Laboratory and produces solutions in case of malfunctions.
5) Takes the samples that the specialist physician deems necessary from the patient in an appropriate way, and performs the sample transfer under appropriate conditions.
6) Performs routine examinations in the medical laboratory, follows the sample, concludes the analysis and establishes the relationship with the diseases.
7) Accurately obtains the findings, organizes them, presents them for sharing and use in accordance with the purpose.
8) Takes safety precautions in the medical laboratory, applies personal safety rules and creates a safe laboratory environment.
9) In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations.
10) Takes responsibility in a given task and carries it out individually and takes responsibility in working groups when necessary.
11) Gains proficiency in recognizing devices related to the field and fixing simple problems.
12) It carries out the necessary activities for the professional development of the employees under its responsibility.
13) Participates in the necessary programs, vocational in-service training activities and other studies in order to improve herself personally and professionally by updating the knowledge, skills and competencies related to her field with the awareness of lifelong learning.
14) It follows the developments in technology and science and has the consciousness of constantly renewing itself.
15) Gains the ability to communicate effectively with physicians ,colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework., other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework.
16) Uses his/her mother tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession.
17) He/she makes preliminary preparations for manual and automatic studies before analysis.
18) Applies basic tests related to different areas of the medical laboratory.
19) Uses medical laboratory equipment in accordance with its rules and techniques, ensures that they work in the most efficient way by controlling and maintaining them.
20) Have sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have basic knowledge about normal structure-functions of human systems.
2)	Gains knowledge about the workflow and organization in medical laboratories.
3)	Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge about the field.
4)	Knows manual and automatic analysis methods in the Medical Laboratory and produces solutions in case of malfunctions.
5)	Takes the samples that the specialist physician deems necessary from the patient in an appropriate way, and performs the sample transfer under appropriate conditions.
6)	Performs routine examinations in the medical laboratory, follows the sample, concludes the analysis and establishes the relationship with the diseases.
7)	Accurately obtains the findings, organizes them, presents them for sharing and use in accordance with the purpose.
8)	Takes safety precautions in the medical laboratory, applies personal safety rules and creates a safe laboratory environment.
9)	In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations.
10)	Takes responsibility in a given task and carries it out individually and takes responsibility in working groups when necessary.
11)	Gains proficiency in recognizing devices related to the field and fixing simple problems.
12)	It carries out the necessary activities for the professional development of the employees under its responsibility.
13)	Participates in the necessary programs, vocational in-service training activities and other studies in order to improve herself personally and professionally by updating the knowledge, skills and competencies related to her field with the awareness of lifelong learning.
14)	It follows the developments in technology and science and has the consciousness of constantly renewing itself.
15)	Gains the ability to communicate effectively with physicians ,colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework., other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework.
16)	Uses his/her mother tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession.
17)	He/she makes preliminary preparations for manual and automatic studies before analysis.
18)	Applies basic tests related to different areas of the medical laboratory.
19)	Uses medical laboratory equipment in accordance with its rules and techniques, ensures that they work in the most efficient way by controlling and maintaining them.
20)	Have sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course
Web Tabanlı Öğrenme

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			88