Bioinorganic Chemistry (CEAC412) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Bioinorganic Chemistry CEAC412 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Şeniz Özalp Yaman
Course Assistants
Course Objectives A major goal is to provide students an introduction of bioinorganic chemistry and to enable them to understand the roles of metals in living systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understand the role of metals in living systems.
  • Discuss the chemistry of metals in distorting/distorted living systems.
  • Understand the role of metals in monitoring living systems.
  • Explain the role of metals in natural systems.
  • Apply knowledge of metals in living systems.
Course Content Toxic, essential amd key metals in the living systems.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Some General Principles Related chapter of the course book
2 Cobalt in biological systems Related chapter of the course book
3 The dioxygen molecule Related chapter of the course book
4 Magnesium in biological systems Related chapter of the course book
5 Iron in biological systems Related chapter of the course book
6 MIDTERM EXAMINATION I
7 Copper in biological systems Related chapter of the course book
8 Zinc in biological systems Related chapter of the course book
9 Nickel in biological systems Related chapter of the course book
10 Non metallic inorganic elements Related chapter of the course book
11 MIDTERM EXAMINATION II
12 Toxic metals Related chapter of the course book
13 Metal Deficiency and Disease Related chapter of the course book
14 Metal Nucleic Acid interaction Related chapter of the course book
15 Metal Nucleic Acid interaction Related chapter of the course book
16 Final Exam Related chapter of the course book

Sources

Course Book 1. W. Kaim, B.Schewederski,Bioinorganic Chemistry: Inorganic elements in the chemistry of life, John Wiley and Sons, 2005..
Other Sources 2. J.M Berg, S.J Lippard, Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry, University science book, 1994.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 15
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 115
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 The knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development
10 The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
11 Knowledge of the standards utilized in software engineering applications.
12 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
14 Knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Knowledge of the effects of software engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety.
16 Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 An ability to apply algorithmic principles, mathematical foundations, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems with the trade-offs involved in design choices.
18 The ability to apply engineering approach to the development of software systems by analyzing, designing, implementing, verifying, validating and maintaining software systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 5 5
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125