BES 322 - Nutrient Metabolism

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 the course is to explain the metabolism of nutrients and energy pathways.

Course Content

In this lesson carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamin and mineral metabolism are examined.

Required Resources

Nutritional Biochemistry, Prof. Dr. Meral AKSOY

Recommended Resources

Articles obtained from various scientific journals.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Defines the concepts of nutrients and metabolism.
  2. Establishes the effects of nutrients on metabolism and their relationship with diseases.
  3. Schematizes energy metabolism.
  4. Explains the metabolism of macronutrients.
  5. Explains the metabolism of micronutrients.

Core Area Distribution

(52) Engineering and Engineering Trades%25 (72) Health%75

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and Practice

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16232
Out of Class Study Period16232
Midterm133
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final188

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Metabolism and NutrientsCourse Notes
2Energy CalculationsCourse Notes
3Food CompositionCourse Notes
4AMPK Pathway and Mechanism of Action-ICourse Notes
5AMPK Pathway and Mechanism of Action-IICourse Notes
6Appetite MetabolismCourse Notes
7The Relationship Between AMPK and DiabetesCourse Notes
8MidtermMidterm
9Energy Homeostasis and the Role of AMPKCourse Notes
10Carbohydrate MetabolismCourse Notes
11Protein MetabolismCourse Notes
12Lipid MetabolismCourse Notes
13Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism-ICourse Notes
14Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism-IICourse Notes
15General ReviewCourse Notes
16Final ExamFinal Exam