INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BES3060 | Nutrition | Spring Fall |
2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESRA MANKAN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | NONE |
Course Objectives: | Main objective of this course was to teach definition of nutrition, importance for human life and health, energy and nutrients, daily requirements, food sources and nutrient deficiency situations on the basis of scientific studies. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of this course students be able to; o Comprehend the importance of energy, macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat/oils) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)on healthy nutrition and body functioning. o Identify the dietary sources, metabolism and deficiency states of the macro- and micronutrients; determine the requirements for different age group and gender. o Evaluate the foods for their macro- and micronutrient content. o The students gain the knowledge about the nutrition of sub-groups in the general population (elderly, workers, pregnant and lactating women, athletes) that sensitive to nutritional problems |
Adequate and balanced diet, nutrient-health interaction, importance of macronutrients on nutrition, food sources, metabolism and daily requirements, energy production from energy-yielding substrates (carbohydrates, protein and fats/oils), energy requirements for different age groups and gender, importance of vitamins and, classification, food sources, metabolism and daily requirements; energy and nutrient requirements and nutrition-health relationships of the elderly, workers, pregnant and lactating women, athletes are subjects of this course. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Basic Concepts | |
2) | Water and Energy Metabolism | |
3) | Carbohydrates and Effects on Nutrition | |
4) | Fats/Oils and Effects on Nutrition | |
5) | Proteins and Effects on Nutrition | |
6) | Vitamins and Importance on Nutrition | |
7) | Fat-soluble Vitamins (Vitamin A, D, E and K) | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Water soluble vitamins | |
10) | Water soluble vitamins | |
11) | Nutrition of the elderly | |
12) | Nutrition of the workers | |
13) | Sports nutrition | |
14) | Nutrition of pregnants and lactating women | |
15) | Nutrition and Cognitive Development | |
16) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Baysal, A. (2004). Beslenme. Hatiboğlu Yayınları: 93, 10.Baskı, Ankara. |
References: | Mahan, L.K., Stump, S.E. (2004). Krause’s.Food , Nutrition & Diet Therapy (Ed by), 11 th Edition, Elsevier (USA), 2004. Berdarier, C.D. (2002). Handbook of Nutrition and Food (Ed by), CRC Press. Gibney, M.J. Hester, H.V., Kok. F.J.(2002). Introduction to Human Nutrition (Ed by), Blackwell Publishing Company. Brown, A. (2000). Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation, Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, USA. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 1 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 23 | 23 |
Quizzes | 1 | 28 | 28 |
Midterms | 1 | 32 | 32 |
Final | 1 | 35 | 35 |
Total Workload | 150 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information | |
2) | Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. | |
3) | Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. | |
4) | Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. | |
5) | He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. | |
6) | Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. | |
7) | He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. | |
8) | Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. | |
9) | With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |