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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 3
2) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 4
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 4
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 4
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4