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: BES5102
Course Name: Advanced Nutrition 2
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF GÜNER
Course Lecturer(s): DR. ÖĞR. ÜYESİ ELİF EMİROĞLU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: It is a detailed examination of the role of human nutrition in the protection and maintenance of health. It is aimed to evaluate micronutrients and water metabolism in terms of biochemistry, physiology, toxicology and nutritional sciences.
Course Content: The properties, biochemical and physiological functions, vitamin and mineral interactions, deficiency symptoms and toxic effects of micronutrients are examined in lectures, discussions and student seminars.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have advanced knowledge on important points about nutrition.
2) Gains the competence to apply knowledge skills on micronutrients and their interactions with health.
3) Examines, compiles and presents printed materials in the field of nutrition.
4) Gains competence in discussing new topics related to nutrition (thinking, accessing information, evaluating and synthesizing).

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) The place of micronutrients in nutrition
3) Fat-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (A, D)
4) Fat-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (E, K)
5) Water-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin)
6) Water-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (B6, Folate, B12)
7) Water-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (C, Pantothenic acid, Biotin)
8) Midterm
9) Minerals and their interaction with health (Calcium, Phosphorus)
10) Minerals and their interaction with health (Iron, Zinc, Iodine)
11) Minerals and their interaction with health (Copper, Selenium, Chromium, Fluorine)
12) Micronutrients and gene expression
13) Micronutrients as pro- and antioxidants and their interactions with health
14) General review/discussion
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1.Introduction to Human Nutrition (ISBN: 978-1-4051-6807-6); The Nutrition Society, 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. 2009.
2.Nutrition and Metabolism (ISBN: 978-1-4051-6808-3); The Nutrition Society, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. 2011.
3.Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-1-4051-8359-8); Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. 2010.
4.Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, 11th edition (ISBN: 978-1-6054-7461-8); Williams & Wilkins. 2014.
5.Biochemical and Physiological and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 4th edition (ISBN: 978-0-323-44181-0); Elsevier, 2019.
References: 1.Introduction to Human Nutrition (ISBN: 978-1-4051-6807-6); The Nutrition Society, 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. 2009.
2.Nutrition and Metabolism (ISBN: 978-1-4051-6808-3); The Nutrition Society, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. 2011.
3.Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-1-4051-8359-8); Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. 2010.
4.Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, 11th edition (ISBN: 978-1-6054-7461-8); Williams & Wilkins. 2014.
5.Biochemical and Physiological and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 4th edition (ISBN: 978-0-323-44181-0); Elsevier, 2019.

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
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) 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
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. 1 1 1 1
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
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 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. 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
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. 1 1 1 1

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. 1

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 15 196
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 241