| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | OT206 | antioxidants | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The main objective of this master's level course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of antioxidants in biological systems, antioxidant sources, interaction mechanisms, and their impact on health. The course aims to elucidate the current state of antioxidant research and potential future applications. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Kübra ÇİNAR TOPÇU |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To teach students the fundamental principles of antioxidants. | | 2 | To help students understand the roles of antioxidants in health. | | 3 | To examine potential applications of antioxidants in current research. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| none |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| The course will employ seminars, discussions, reviews of current research articles, and student projects to facilitate an interactive learning experience. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge to understand the biochemical mechanisms of antioxidants and contribute to current antioxidant research. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction and Basic Concepts
What are antioxidants?
Free radicals and oxidative stress. | | | | 2 | Introduction and Basic Concepts
What are antioxidants?
Free radicals and oxidative stress. | | | | 3 | Biochemical Foundations
Enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants.
Cellular effects of oxidative stress. | | | | 4 | Biochemical Foundations
Enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants.
Cellular effects of oxidative stress. | | | | 5 | Sources of Antioxidants
Antioxidants obtained from foods.
Vitamin and mineral sources. | | | | 6 | Sources of Antioxidants
Antioxidants obtained from foods.
Vitamin and mineral sources. | | | | 7 | Antioxidant Interaction Mechanisms
Inhibition of free radical chain reactions.
Interactions between different antioxidants. | | | | 8 | Antioxidant Interaction Mechanisms
Inhibition of free radical chain reactions.
Interactions between different antioxidants. | | | | 9 | Exam | | | | 10 | Health Effects
General positive effects of antioxidants on health.
Controversies surrounding antioxidant supplements. | | | | 11 | Antioxidant Research and Applications
Current research trends in antioxidants.
Potential future applications. | | | | 12 | Antioxidant Research and Applications
Current research trends in antioxidants.
Potential future applications. | | | | 13 | Projects and Presentations
Small research projects and presentations. | | | | 14 | Projects and Presentations
Small research projects and presentations. | | | | 15 | Conclusion and Evaluation
General assessment of the course.
Future trends in the field of antioxidants. | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| "Antioxidants" Lecture Notes |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 60 | | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 15 | 40 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 70 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 15 | 30 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Discussion | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Observation | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Criticising Paper | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Self Study | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Homework Problems | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Reading | 1 | 30 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | 2 | 3 | | | LO2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | 2 | 3 | | | LO3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | 2 | 3 | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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