Introduction to the fundamentals of bioinformatics, defining biological problems as computational problems, programmatic access to sequence data, databases and literature information, dynamic programming and introduction to sequence alignment, algorithms for global and local alignment, algorithms for multiple sequence alignment, advanced database search and BLAST (algorithmic details), introduction to hidden Markov models, motif/pattern finding in sequences, genome assembly and string reconstruction problem, tree construction algorithms, biological networks, introduction to structural bioinformatics, algorithms in nature (slime mold network, bacterial chemotaxis)
Adsorption on surfaces, structural and dynamic considerations in adsorption, thermodynamics of adsorption, methods for catalyst characterization, pore structure and surface area, surface chemistry of catalysis, metals, highly dispersed catalysts, industrial examples with emphasis on energy production
Recombinant DNA, enzymes and other biomolecules. Molecular genetics. Commercial use of microorganisms. Cellular reactors; bioseparation techniques. Transgenic systems. Gene therapy. Biotechnology applications in environmental, agricultural and pharmaceutical problems.
A capstone design course where students apply engineering and science knowledge in a chemical and biological engineering design project. Development, design and management of a project in teams under realistic constraints and conditions. Emphasis on communication, teamwork and presentation skills.
Kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reactions; catalysts; design of chemical reactors; applications for chemical and biological systems.
Classical thermodynamics: enthalpy, entropy, free energies, equilibria; introduction to statistical thermodynamics to describe the properties of materials; kinetic processes; diffusion of mass, heat, energy; fundamentals of rate processes in materials, kinetics of transformations.
Introduction to the fundamentals of bioinformatics, defining biological problems as computational problems, programmatic access to sequence data, databases and literature information, dynamic programming and introduction to sequence alignment, algorithms for global and local alignment, algorithms for multiple sequence alignment, advanced database search and BLAST (algorithmic details), introduction to hidden Markov models, motif/pattern finding in sequences, genome assembly and string reconstruction problem, tree construction algorithms, biological networks, introduction to structural bioinformatics, algorithms in nature (slime mold network, bacterial chemotaxis)
Adsorption on surfaces, structural and dynamic considerations in adsorption, thermodynamics of adsorption, methods for catalyst characterization, pore structure and surface area, surface chemistry of catalysis, metals, highly dispersed catalysts, industrial examples with emphasis on energy production
Recombinant DNA, enzymes and other biomolecules. Molecular genetics. Commercial use of microorganisms. Cellular reactors; bioseparation techniques. Transgenic systems. Gene therapy. Biotechnology applications in environmental, agricultural and pharmaceutical problems.
Atomic structure, chemical bonds, compounds, solutions, stoichiometry. Electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, basic organic chemistry.
Atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, structure and properties of materials.
Atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, structure and properties of materials.
Atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, structure and properties of materials.
Basic principles and units of measurement, S.I. unit for chemical quantity, units of concentration, gravimetric methods of analysis, volumetric methods, titration of polyprotic acid and bases, complexation and pricipitation titrations, elements of electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction titration, electrolysis, potentiometry, conductomery, introduction to analytical separations: column chromatography. Thin layer chromatography, analysis of chromatograms, high performance ion-exchange chromatography.
Bonding, molecular shapes and stereochemistry in organic compounds. Functional groups, reactivity and mechanisms of basic organic reactions, such as nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution, elimination and addition. Principles of organic synthesis, critical reaction parameters and their optimization. Carbonyl compounds, amines, phenols and their reactions. Synthetic polymers and their applications.
Bonding, molecular shapes and stereochemistry in organic compounds. Functional groups, reactivity and mechanisms of basic organic reactions, such as nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution, elimination and addition. Principles of organic synthesis, critical reaction parameters and their optimization. Carbonyl compounds, amines, phenols and their reactions. Synthetic polymers and their applications.
Properties of perfect and real gases, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, free energy, physical transformations of pure materials and simple mixtures, the phase rule and phase diagrams, chemical equilibrium. Lab component.
Quantum mechanics, solution of the particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator and hydrogen atom; orbital concepts, the structure of many-electron atoms, molecular orbital theory, molecular symmetry and group theory; rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy.
Physicochemical concepts of the formation and properties of macromolecules; polymerization reactions and techniques, molecular weight distributions, chemical and physical characterization of macromolecules; structure-morphology-property relationships in multiphase polymeric systems; processing techniques and applications of commercial thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers.
Quantum mechanical description of the molecular structure; exact solution of simple systems, approximate solutions to molecular problems; variational solutions, molecular orbital theory, Hückel approximation, self-consistent-field theory, semiempirical and ab-initio methods, and electron correlation. Properties such as interaction potential functions, electrostatic potential maps and population analysis will be analyzed using MOPAC, GAUSSIAN 94 and MOLCAD.
Seminar series in selected topics in Chemistry. In addition to invited speakers, each student will also give a seminar on a selected contemporary topic. Special emphasis will be given to active participation to discussions.
Kalp ve damar sisteminin anatomi ve histolojisi, kalp kası kasılmasının fizyolojisi, damar sisteminin sıvı mekaniği, kana akımı ve kan basıncının yerel ve merkezi kontrolü, toraks, akciğerler ve üst solunum yollarının anatomi ve histolojisi, solumun mekaniği, akciğerlerde havalanma ve kan akımı, solunumun merkezi kontrolü, dolaşım ve solunuma ilişkin elektrik, mekanik, hidrolik ve ısı sistemleri, disseksiyon, model inceleme ve interaktif yazılımlar aracılığıyla bu sistemlerin yapı ve fonksiyonlarının araştırılması.
Importance of strategy and strategic management in today?s competitive environment. Analysis, decision and implementation steps in strategic management. Types of external and internal analysis. Corporate and business strategy. Competency based approach in the formulation of strategy. Successful implementation of strategy and organizing the firm for superior performance.