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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
BES3062 Intercultural Differences in Nutrition Spring 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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESRA MANKAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YONCA SEVİM
Recommended Optional Program Components: NONE
Course Objectives: Defining eating habits differences&similarities and health outcomes of Turkish and International cuisines are this courses main objectives.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Recognize different international cuisines.
2. Describes the similarities and differences between Turkish and international cuisines.
3. Evaluates the effects of different nutritional ingredients on health.

Course Content

Introduction of Turkish and international cuisines, evaluation of similarities and differences and their effects on health.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction & General Course Information
2) Ancient Greek food culture
3) The relationship between World religions and cuisines
4) Turkish cuisine I
5) Turkish cuisine II
6) Asian Cuisine I
7) Asian Cuisine II
8) Australian and African cuisines
9) Midterm Exam
10) Project presentations
11) Project presentations
12) Project presentations
13) Project presentations
14) Course Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Haftalık olarak dağıtılacaktır / Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References: 1. Akın E., Von Bremzen A., Essential Turkish Cuisine, (2015), Stewart, Tabori & Chang, ISBN: 978-91769-172-0
2. Güngör, C., Baltacı F., Aykut E., Erkut E., Turkish cuisine: A benchmark dataset with Turkish Meals for Food Recognition, (2017), IEEE, ISBN: 978-1-5090-6494-6
3. Schmidt Rivera X. C., Azapagic A., Life cycle environmental impacts of ready-made meals considering different cuisines and recipes, Science of the Total Environment 660 (2019) 1168-1181.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
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 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.