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

General Information about the Course

Course Code: SMY115
Course Title: Laboratory Chemistry
Course Semester: 1. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 3
Language of instruction: TR
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Nilay Yonet

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: Aim of this course is to have knowledge of basic concepts in general chemistry and gain the skills of preparing various solutions in the laboratory.
Course Objective: 1. To gain ability of doing chemistry experiments under the safe conditions,
2. Learning chemistry knowledge with the experiments,
3. Applying basic techniques and using instruments,
4. Writing scientific reports,
5. Understanding the relationship between daily life and chemicals.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) 1. Comprehends the substance, properties of matter and its measurement. 2. Knows chemical bonds, chemical reactions and stoichiometry. 3. Knows the chemical properties of gases.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) 1. Explain the basic concepts and principles of chemistry. 2. Explain the structure, properties and reactions of chemical compounds. 3. Solves problems by using properties of gases.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Gains the ability to work independently.
  2) Develops questioning ability. Establishes cause-effect relationship. acquire the ability to use the library.
  3) He/She uses his/her mother tongue effectively and thus improves his/hers communication skills. Gains the ability to work effectively in groups, both in the classroom and in the laboratory, and to work as a leader and group member.
  4) Knows modern procedures and regulations for the safe use and disposal of chemical materials. Uses the knowledge learned in this course in other basic and clinical science courses. Students acquire the ability to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge they have acquired in chemistry or multidisciplinary fields including chemistry or in chemistry-based industries.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Chemistry Basic Concepts
2) Units, scientific notation, significant figures, dimensional analysis, problem solving
3) Substance, classification of substance, general properties of substances
4) Atoms, molecules and ions
5) Chemical Bonds
6) Stoichiometry I: Atomic mass, molecular mass, percent composition, rough formula, problem solution
7) Stoichiometry II: Chemical reactions, reactant and product amounts, limiting reactant,efficiency, problem solving
8) Solutions
9) Gases I: Physical properties of gases, Boyle's law, Charles's Law, Avogadro's Law, problem solution
10) Gases II: Ideal gas equation, Gas Stoichiometry, Kinetic Theory, Deviation from Ideal Behavior,Problem solution.
11) Thermochemistry
12) Chemical Kinetics
13) Acids and Bases
14) Chemical Equilibrium
References: - Petrucci, R. H. (2007). General chemistry: Principles and modern applications. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
- Kelter, P., Mosher, M., & Scott, A. (2009). Chemistry: The practical science. Houghton Mifflin.
- Brown, T., LeMay, H. E., Bursten, B. E., Murphy, C. J., Woodward, P. M., Stoltzfus, M. W., Langford, S. J., Lufaso, M. W. (2022). Chemistry: the Central Science, Expanded Edition, Fifteenth Global Edition in SI Units. United Kingdom: Pearson Education, Limited.
- Ebbing, D., Gammon, S. D. (2016). Study Guide for Ebbing/Gammon's General Chemistry. The United States of America: Cengage Learning.
- Timberlake, K. C., Timberlake, B. (2019). Basic Chemistry. The United States of America: Pearson Education.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) To have basic information about the normal structure-functions of human systems, to analyze this information at the tissue-cell level and to associate it with diseases. 2 2 3
2) To have knowledge about the work organization in medical laboratories and to be able to carry out applications. 1 1 3 3 3 2
3) To be able to take appropriate samples from patients for medical laboratory tests and to transfer samples under appropriate conditions. 2 2 3 3 2 3
4) To be able to do sample preparation before analysis, to prepare maintenance preparations, to apply disinfection and sterilization techniques. 1 1 2 2 3 2
5) To be able to apply basic tests related to different areas of medical laboratory, to prepare analysis solutions. 3 2 3 3 3 2
6) To be able to associate medical laboratory tests with metabolism and structure-functions of body systems or microbial/parasitic factors. 2 2 2 3 2 1
7) To be able to reveal the sources of error in the total testing process in medical laboratories and to produce solutions. 2 2 3 3 2 2
8) To be able to use information technologies in medical laboratory applications and to improve themselves by using information technologies. 3 3 2 3
9) To be able to define medical laboratories quality management systems, to carry out quality control processes, to use statistical methods in these applications. 3 3 2 3
10) To be able to apply safety rules in medical laboratories, to take personal safety precautions and to create a safe laboratory environment. 2 2 3 3 2 3
11) To be able to apply environmental health and waste management measures in medical laboratory studies, to have knowledge about environmental protection legislation. 1 1 2 3 1 3
12) Who has sufficient knowledge about the devices and chemicals in the working environment and undertakes the tasks assigned to that one. In extraordinary situations that may disrupt the workflow, it primarily contributes to solving problems individually and, if necessary, as a team. 3 3 3 3 3 2
13) Be open to scientific and technological developments and follow them. 3 3 2 3 1 3
14) Evaluates the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach; identifies learning needs and obtains gains. 1 1 3 3 1 1
15) Ability to communicate individually and socially, and work as a team in the laboratory and in the institution where the laboratory is located. 1 1 1 1 3 2
16) Can communicate effectively in oral and written form and uses Turkish effectively in the execution of health services. 1 1 3 2
17) Being able to speak and write English at an intermediate level, use a foreign language in professional practice. 3 1
18) It can apply first aid in emergency situations, provide basic life support, and transport the sick and injured. 1 1 3 3 3 3
19) Has knowledge about defining general ethical and moral concepts, complying with the principles of professional and medical ethics, special medical ethical issues and patient rights. 1 1 3 3 3 3

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory 14 % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study 42 % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement 42 % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) 1 % 5
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
Report Submission 1 % 5
Bütünleme % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Discussion % 0
Participation % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory 14 28
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) 1 1
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation 15 15
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam 14 14
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 102
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 3