MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BES3060 Nutrition Fall 2 0 2 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Management of Health Scşences field. 3
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in management, to learn and implement related regulations and guides. 3
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 3
4) To identify the process of management functions (management and organization, public relations, human resources, cost accounting, marketing) in the Management of Health Sciences field. 2
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 2
6) To have skills for planning training programs and projects according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 2
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 2
8) To be able to use effective communication skills; to take responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professions. 2
9) To have skills for research, planning and practice about health systems and health information systems field within national and international level. 2
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences and management and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 2
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 2
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 2