Nutrition and Dietetics (Master) (with Thesis)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: BES5024
Course Name: Nutritional Biochemistry
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. MUTLU TUÇE ÜLKER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To make scientists comprehend scientific research methods and philosophy of science, to give education about scientific research ethics and professional ethics.
Course Content: Examining and learning all the steps of research planning, obtaining the necessary information to work appropriately in planning and to form control groups, learning the ways of accessing information and data sources and using it while doing research, to know the steps such as research design, computer usage, variable measurement and using them throughout the academic life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To explain the importance of protecting, developing and improving public health
2) To explain the evaluation of variable factors such as age, gender, physical activity level of individuals
3) To teach the terms of health and disease
4) To give the ability to recognize the events concerning health in the society and to investigate the dimension of the issue.
5) To teach the principles of protection of health and the services performed in protecting health

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Research Methods
2) Data, Information, Knowledge
3) Observational Studies
4) Experimental Studies
5) Sources of Error in Health Research
6) Cross-sectional Studies
7) Case-Control Studies
8) Midterm Exam
9) Cohort Studies
10) Ecological Research
11) Qualitative Research Methods
12) Qualitative Research Data Analysis
13) Survey Preparation
14) Research Protocol Preparation
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma ve İstatistik Yöntemler (Prof. Dr. Osman Hayran)
References: Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma ve İstatistik Yöntemler (Prof. Dr. Osman Hayran)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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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. 3 3 3 3 3
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. 3 3 3 3 3
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 1 1
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.

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. 3
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. 3
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.
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. 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.
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. 1
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 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 15 148
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 193