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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
DYZ2006 Nutrition Spring 2 0 2 3
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 : Instructor ZEYNEP GÜL
Recommended Optional Program Components: Dialysis Centers
Course Objectives: The aim of this lesson is to teach the concepts about nutrition and proteins, vitamins, carbonhydrates and principles of nutrition.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this lesson students;

1- Describe nutrition and principles of nutrition by his/her own words.
2- Sort detection methods of nutrition
3- Differentiate carbonhydrates and proteins.

Course Content

This lesson contains basic concepts of nutrition, interference of health and nutrition, energy metabolism, vitamins, proteins.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introducing the syllabus-Introduction to Nutrition
2) The basic principles of healthy eating None
3) Carbohydrates, the importance of pulp None
4) Lipids, their importance in Cardiovascular Disease None
5) Proteins, Protein energy malnutrition None
6) Minerals None
7) Vitamins None
8) Food Groups None
9) Obesity and anthropometric measurements None
10) Nutrition in Special Cases-1 (Pregnancy-Breastfeeding) None
11) Nutrition in Special Cases-2 (Nutrition according to childhood periods) None
12) Nutrition in Special Cases-3 (Adult and Elderly Nutrition) None
13) Fluid Balance None
14) Nutrition in kidney failure None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim görevlisi tarafından paylaşılan ders notları, makale ve online kitaplar. Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.


References: Baysal, A., , 2002, Beslenme, 9. Baskı, Hatiboğlu Yayıncılık.

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 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

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.