Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Mustafa YAMAN
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and competence to interpret topics such as metabolic reactions of biomolecules, water and electrolyte balance, the metabolic importance of enzymes, hormones, and metabolic changes during fasting and feeding in terms of nutrition and human health.
Course Content
The course content includes metabolic reactions of biomolecules, water and electrolyte balance, the metabolic importance of enzymes, hormones, and metabolic changes during fasting and feeding.
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerPresentationGroup StudySelf studyProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Midterm | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biochemical view to digestive system | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 2 | Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 3 | Metabolic pathways of carbohydrates | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 4 | Digestion and absorption of lipids | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 5 | Metabolic pathways of lipids | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 6 | Digestion and absorption of proteins | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 7 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 8 | Metabolic pathways of proteins | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 10 | Digestion and absorption of nucleic acids | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 11 | Metabolic pathways of the nitric acids | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 12 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 13 | The importance of water and minerals in nutritional biochemistry | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 14 | Functions of vitamins and hormones in metabolism | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 15 | Digestive Enzymes | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 16 | Metabolism in case of toughness and fasting | Articles from various scientific journals |