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: BES5013
Course Name: Anatomy of the Digestive System
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ERCÜMENT İLGÜZ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Researching on the metabolism and functions of macro and micronutrients, operations in laboratory equipments with examining the material and methods that are using in researches on nutritional biochemistry, having knowledge on determining capabilities and limits.
Course Content: Metabolism and functions of nutrients, structure and properties of some biomolecules, biochemical energy conversions, biosynthesis of vitamins and cofactors, operations in laboratory equipment, studies on determining capabilities and limits.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Having advanced-level knowledge about the important topics of nutritional biochemistry
2) Having knowledge about the structure and properties of biomolecules, biochemical energy conversions, biosynthesis of vitamins and cofactors,
3) Gaining the competence to apply knowledge and skills on macronutrients and biologically active components in the laboratory,
4) Makro ve mikro besin ögelerinin metabolizması ve fonksiyonları ve laboratuvar prosedürleri ile ilgili araştırmaları değerlendirir,

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General Introduction
2) Cell metabolism, basic topics in bioenergetic mechanisms, introduction of the biochemistry laboratory
3) Status of nutrients and biologically active compounds that are in the diet in blood and other tissues-I
4) Status of nutrients and biologically active compounds that are in the diet in blood and other tissues-II
5) Status of nutrients and biologically active compounds that are in the diet in blood and other tissues-III
6) Lipid and fatty acid biochemistry
7) Assessment of lipids and fatty acids in blood and other tissues
8) Midterm Exam
9) Carbohydrate and glucose biochemistry
10) Assessment of carbohydrate and glucose in blood and other tissues
11) Protein and amino acid biochemistry
12) Assessment of protein and amino acid in blood and other tissues
13) Overview of micronutrients
14) Assessment of micronutrients in blood and other tissues
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective (ISBN: 063206384); Blackwell Publishing. 2003.
2.Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X);
WB Saunders. 2000.
3. Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, (ISBN: 0471411361); Wiley-Liss. 2001.
4. Nutritional Biochemistry, (ISBN:0121348369); Academic Press 1999
References: 1. Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective (ISBN: 063206384); Blackwell Publishing. 2003.
2.Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X);
WB Saunders. 2000.
3. Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, (ISBN: 0471411361); Wiley-Liss. 2001.
4. Nutritional Biochemistry, (ISBN:0121348369); Academic Press 1999

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.
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.
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.
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.

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 15 146
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 191