Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Elif GÜNER
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to search, analyze and discuss current literature on topics related to food, nutrition and dietetics.
Course Content
This course includes topics such as scanning the scientific literature, researching and examining current issues in the scientific literature in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Required Resources
Course Notes
Current Literature
Rules
Attendance at 70% of classes is mandatory.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Conducts a literature review on current topics
- Takes a critical approach to current issues.
- Evaluates current developments in nutrition science
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changes in the Importance and Focus of Nutrition Science over the Centuries | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 2 | Some Scientific Sources and Information Pollution in Nutrition and Dietetics | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 3 | Nutrition and Longevity | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 4 | Nutrition and Microbiota | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 5 | Sustainable Nutrition | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition and Dietetics | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 7 | Ultra-processed foods | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 8 | Time restricted eating | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 9 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam |
| 10 | Ketogenic Diet | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 11 | Gluten-free diet | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 12 | Vegetarian Diet | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 13 | Carnivore Diet | Reviewing the course syllabus and resources |
| 14 | Presentation: An interview with an expert on a current topic in nutrition | Interview preparation |
| 15 | Presentation: An interview with an expert on a current topic in nutrition | Interview preparation |
| 16 | Presentation: An interview with an expert on a current topic in nutrition | Interview preparation |