Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to teach terminological concepts, as well as macro- and micronutrients, in English, and to enable students to fluently explain the related topics.
Course Content
The content of this course includes terminological concepts, basic nutrition knowledge, and the importance of nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals in healthy eating.
Required Resources
Academic articles.
Explanations
Evaluation will be made through midterm and final exam.
Rules
70% attendance is mandatory.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Acquiring skills in reading and understanding professional English resources.
- Applies the principles to be considered when translating between English and Turkish
- Develops the ability to read and comprehend English articles in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Develops foreign language proficiency to follow international developments related to their profession.
- Develops the ability to communicate internationally while practicing their profession
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
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 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and Meeting | Academic Articles |
| 2 | Nutrition and Health Relations, Nutrition Factors and Body Work Activities | Academic Articles |
| 3 | Definition, Structure and Properties of Carbohydrates | Academic Articles |
| 4 | Definition, Structure and Properties of Carbohydrates | Academic Articles |
| 5 | Definition, Structure and Properties of Fats | Academic Articles |
| 6 | Definition, Structure and Properties of Fats | Academic Articles |
| 7 | Proteins Definition, Structure and Properties | Academic Articles |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Proteins Definition, Structure and Properties | Academic Articles |
| 10 | Minerals Definition, Structure and Properties | Academic Articles |
| 11 | Minerals Definition, Structure and Properties | Academic Articles |
| 12 | Definition, structure and properties of vitamins | Academic Articles |
| 13 | Definition, structure and properties of vitamins | Academic Articles |
| 14 | Overview | Course Materials |
| 15 | Overview | Course Materials |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |