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PSYCHOLOGY
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
BES3065 Childhood 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:
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main aim of this course is to teach students the nutrition of infants and children in their early life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Basic food groups in adequate and balanced nutrition in childhood are learned.
2- To learn nutrition and factors affecting nutrition in children.
3- It is learned how to find solutions to the negative consequences of diseases such as undernutrition and overnutrition.
4- Case analyzes are made.

Course Content

Feeding of children according to different age groups and diseases in childhood period.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Shaw, V. (2015). Clinical paediatric dietetics (4th edition.). John Wiley & Sons Limited.
2. Karaağaoğlu, N. & Özel, H. G. (2021). Pediatride tıbbi beslenme tedavisi (Birinci basım.). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
3. Mahan, [edited by] L. Kathleen, & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krause’s food and the nutrition care proces (14th edition.). Elsevier
References: 1. Shaw, V. (2015). Clinical paediatric dietetics (4th edition.). John Wiley & Sons Limited.
2. Karaağaoğlu, N. & Özel, H. G. (2021). Pediatride tıbbi beslenme tedavisi (Birinci basım.). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
3. Mahan, [edited by] L. Kathleen, & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krause’s food and the nutrition care proces (14th edition.). Elsevier

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total %

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Application 14 4 56
Field Work 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 3 2 6
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) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.