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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
TLT1010	Biochemistry	Spring	2	2	3	8

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor ZEYNEP GÜL
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. BESTENUR YALÇIN
Course Objectives:	To learn disease biochemistry

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the molecular structure of water
2) Describe the buffer selection
3) Describe amino acids and proteins
4) Describe the molecular structure of proteins
5) Understand functional diversity of proteins, myoglobin and hemoglobin
6) Outline a general scheme for protein purification and explain techniques
7) Understand enzyme catalysis and inhibition
8)Define the most abundant biomolecules on earth, carbohydrates
9) Discuss the carbohydrate metabolism
10) Explain different types of metabolic pathways and ATP formation
11) Understand lipids
12) Discuss lipid metabolism
13) Explain DNA and RNA structure

Course Content

Introduction to biochemistry and cell, Urinary system and urine formation, Microscopic, macroscopic and chemical analysis of urine, Proteins and protein analysis, Carbohydrates and Carbohydrate analysis, Enzymes and enzyme analyzes, Lipids and lipid analysis, Analysis of nucleic acids and tumor markers, Hormones, Hormone analysis , Vitamins and vitamin analysis, Minerals, CSF analysis, Ejaculate liquid analysis, Gaita analysis.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Cell	Non
2)	Cell's Transportory Activity	Non
3)	Proteins And its metabolism	Non
4)	Protein Analysis Application	Non
5)	"Albumin, Fibrinogen and Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE)"	Non
6)	Carbonhydrates and its metabolism	Non
7)	Glucose tests (fasting - postprandil blood sugar test), OGTT, İnsülin resistance test, Antibosy, HOMA	Non
8)	Enzymes	Non
9)	Enzymes test for liver	Non
10)	Lipids	Non
11)	Lipid Panel	Non
12)	Hormones and its analysis	Non
13)	Minerals	Non
14)	Vitamins	Non

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sağlık Bilimleri İçin Biyokimya, Doç.Dr.Serdal ÖĞÜT, Kongre Kitabevi, Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı, Prof. Dr. İdris Mehmetoğlu, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi https://www.mustafaaltinisik.org.uk/
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 45
Final	1	% 55
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Laboratory	14	2	28
Application	9	1	9
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Homework Assignments	1	14	14
Midterms	1	13	13
Final	1	13	13
Total Workload			189

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	3
2)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	1
3)	To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules	1
4)	To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication	1
5)	To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level	1
6)	To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology	1
7)	To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally	1
8)	To be able to perform basic tests related to different areas of the medical laboratory.	5
9)	To be able to perform pre-analysis preparation processes, prepare tools and equipment, and apply disinfection and sterilization techniques	5
10)	To be able to use medical laboratory equipment in accordance with their rules and techniques, and to ensure that they work in the most efficient way by performing their checks and maintenance.	5