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PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

BES6021

Course Name:

Functional, naturally derived compounds

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. YETER ÇELİK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To discuss the definition of the concept of functional, naturally sourced compounds, its historical development and applications in different countries, and to evaluate the possible effects of these components on human health by examining the chemical and biological properties of functional compounds.
Course Content:	Definition of the concept of functional compounds, purpose of functional compounds, historical development process, scientific foundations, international developments related to functional, naturally sourced compounds, chemical properties of bioactive nutritional components, their biological activities and their role in preventing diseases and improving quality of life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the concept of functional compound completely by explaining its differences with other definitions.
2) Explains the chemical properties and biological activities of functional, natural origin compounds with examples.
3) Discusses the possible effects of each of the functional, naturally sourced compounds on human health by interpreting the results of different studies.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course, evaluation of expectations
2)	Concept of functional, naturally sourced compound & discussion of ADA's written opinion
3)	Concept of functional, naturally sourced compound & discussion of ADA's written opinion
4)	Prebiotics & Probiotics
5)	Plant sterols & Stanols
6)	Polyphenols - Phenolic acids
7)	Polyphenols - Flavonoids
8)	Polyphenols - Phytoesterogens, Soy
9)	Carotenoids - Carotenes
10)	Carotenoids - Xanthophylls
11)	Sulfur Compounds
12)	Sulfur Compounds
13)	Dietary Fiber - Soluble fiber, Insoluble fiber, ß-glucan
14)	Dietary Fatty Acids - Omega-3 PUFA, CLA, MUFA
15)	Final
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 2. Functional Foods Concept to Product. Gibson GR and Williams CM (ed), CRC Press, 2000.
References:	1. Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Wildman REC(ed), CRC Press, 2001 2. Functional Foods Concept to Product. Gibson GR and Williams CM (ed), CRC Press, 2000.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.	1	1	1
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.	1	1	1
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.	1	1	1
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.	1	1	1
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.	1	1	1
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.	1	1	1
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.	1	1	1
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.	1	1	1
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.	2	2	2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
1)	He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.	1
2)	He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.
2)	He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.	1
3)	He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
3)	He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.	1
4)	He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.	1
4)	He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
5)	He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
5)	He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6)	He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
6)	He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.	1
7)	He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
7)	He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.	1
8)	He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.
8)	He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.	1
9)	He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
9)	He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
10)	He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.
10)	He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	16	48
Homework Assignments	16	48
Midterms	1	5
Final	1	5
Total Workload		202