NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
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
GEP1322	Digital Literacy	Fall Spring	3	0	3	4

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:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. ERGÜN AKGÜN
Course Objectives:	The Digital Literacy course aims to provide a universal understanding of the critical and practical aspects of digital tools, technologies and resources. This course addresses the issues of acquiring, evaluating, creating and processing information using various digital technologies. Students who take this course begin their careers by gaining the qualification of being digitally literate.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Find information using multiple digital technologies
2. Assess the validity of information used in various digital technologies
3. Summarize information using various digital technologies
4. Recreate information using multiple digital technologies
5. Share information created using multiple digital technologies
6. Assume responsibility for digital citizenship
7. Apply digital literacy techniques to real-world situations

Course Content

In the digital era, the ability to access, evaluate, and use information securely has become increasingly crucial. Digital Literacy Training is designed to help individuals use digital technologies consciously, effectively, and ethically. This training covers essential topics such as information access strategies, digital security and privacy, media literacy, cyberbullying, cloud technologies, and digital ethics. Participants will learn how to identify and access reliable information while also enhancing their critical thinking skills. Additionally, the importance of ethical behavior in online environments is emphasized, encouraging individuals to act responsibly as digital citizens. This training serves as a fundamental guide for anyone looking to succeed in today’s digital society. In the course, lecture, individual study, reading, technology-supported learning teaching methods and techniques are used.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Syllabus Review Introduction Introduction to Digital Literacy, Terms and Concepts
2)	Digital Tools
3)	Digital Resources
4)	Digital Literacy Skills
5)	Effective Digital Communication Strategies
6)	Global Digital Citizenship
7)	Search Engines and Strategies Digital Literacy and Learning
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Cyber Bullying
10)	Use of Office Tools
11)	Digital Security and Privacy
12)	Digital Ethics
13)	Cloud Technology
14)	Social Networks

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	• Yüzer, T.V., Kurubacak, G., Okur, M.R. (Ed.) (2018). Dijital Okur Yazarlık, Anadolu Üniversitesi Basımevi • Digital Literacy, Western Sydney University

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 40
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	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Quizzes	2	20	40
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			120

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice.	4
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.	3
3)	To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.)	5
4)	To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research.	4
5)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.	4
6)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	5
7)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
8)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	3
9)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	3
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	4
11)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition.	5
12)	To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.	4