INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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
GEP1017 Health and Nutrition Spring 3 0 3 5
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 : Assist. Prof. İLAYDA ÖZTÜRK ALTUNCEVAHİR
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. ECENUR ÖZKUL
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to convey food, nutrients and healthy nutrition principles to students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;
Will learn the effect of nutrition on immunity
Will learn macronutrients
Will learn micronutrients
Will learn the importance of nutrition and the right choices in protecting and maintaining general health
Will learn food safety and the selection and use of healthy methods in preparation and cooking stages
Will be aware of the connection between health and nutrition
Will have an idea about current nutrition issues

Course Content

The importance of nutrition, the relationship between health and nutrition, the effect of nutrition on immunity, food safety, preparation and the selection of the right methods, current healthy nutrition approaches, the relationship between the protection and maintenance of health and nutrition, macro and micronutrients, the basic principles of healthy nutrition, popular diets and their effects on health.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation
2) Health Concept and Nutrition Subject Description
3) Balanced and Sufficient Nutrition Subject Description
4) Food Groups and Nutrients Subject Description
5) Food Groups and Nutrients Subject Description
6) Food Safety and Healthy Cooking Methods Subject Description
7) Protection, Development and Support of Breastfeeding Subject Description
8) MidTerm Exam
9) Protection, Development and Support of Breastfeeding Subject Description
10) Lifelong Nutrition and Energy Balance Subject Description
11) Lifelong Nutrition and Energy Balance Subject Description
12) Nutrition in special situations Subject Description
13) Nutrition in special situations Subject Description
14) Quiz

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). Adolescent Health: A Compendium of AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies. American Academy of Pediatrics. Mahan, L. K., & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krause's food & the nutrition care process-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences. O'Day, B. (2015). Nutrition Support. Momentum Press.
References: American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). Adolescent Health: A Compendium of AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies. American Academy of Pediatrics. Mahan, L. K., & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krause's food & the nutrition care process-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences. O'Day, B. (2015). Nutrition Support. Momentum Press. .

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Quizzes 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 12 5 60
Quizzes 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 113

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 4
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. 3
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.