Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02140011 | Nutrition Biochemistry | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | . |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | . |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Kamile YÜCEL |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Kamile YÜCEL | B-Z05 | [email protected] | 7803 |
Course Content
Definition and content of biochemistry, functions of water, acids and bases, PH concept and importance, amino acids, structure and classification, structure and biological importance of proteins, functions, classification of carbohydrates, structure and functions, fatty acids, lipids, ketone bodies and cholesterol, water and fat soluble vitamins, the importance of essential and macro elements in the organism related diseases, classification of enzymes, functions and coenzymes, definition and classification of hormones, functions, relationship with nutrition, digestion of proteins, protein metabolism and related metabolic diseases, digestion of lipids, metabolic diseases associated with protein metabolism, digestion of lipids and lipoproteins, digestion of carbohydrates, metabolism, diabetes mellitus, inegration of metabolism, obesity related diseases, oxidative stress and antioxidants.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is; biochemical processing and evaluation of carbohydrate, protein and fat intake, transport, absorption and metabolism, which are known as macro nutrients, which are the mainstay of nutrition. The role of enzymes and hormones in these metabolic functions.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge in their own fields with sufficient knowledge in basic health and related professional fields | 3 |
| P3 | Ability to understand and interpret a process, event, case, equipment or product, and to solve related problems with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To be able to explain the possible health effects of food components | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to give examples of biochemical methods used in the determination of nutritional status and factors affecting them | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to analyse the clinical symptoms that may occur as a result of insufficiency and imbalance in nutrient intake | P.3.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Biochemical view to digestive system |
| 2 | Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates |
| 3 | Metabolic pathways of carbohydrates |
| 4 | Digestion and absorption of lipids |
| 5 | Metabolic pathways of lipids |
| 6 | Digestion and absorption of proteins |
| 7 | Metabolic pathways of proteins |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Digestion and absorption of nucleic acids |
| 10 | The importance of water and minerals in nutritional biochemistry |
| 11 | Functions of vitamins and hormones in metabolism |
| 12 | Digestive enzymes |
| 13 | Metabolism in case of toughness and fasting |
| 14 | Final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, M.E. Shils |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 95 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,17 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to explain the possible health effects of food components | 4 | - |
| O2 | To be able to give examples of biochemical methods used in the determination of nutritional status and factors affecting them | - | 5 |
| O3 | To be able to analyse the clinical symptoms that may occur as a result of insufficiency and imbalance in nutrient intake | - | 4 |