Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim is to develop students’ ability to follow current scientific developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics, critically evaluate scientific sources, and systematically compile and orally present scientific information on a specific topic.
Course Content
Scientific research and access to scientific information, literature review methods, the use of scientific databases, evaluation of scientific articles, examination of current topics in nutrition and dietetics, principles of preparing scientific presentations, visual and oral presentation techniques, scientific ethics and academic referencing, preparation and delivery of seminars.
Required Resources
Current literature
Current guidelines and guides
Course Learning Outcomes
- Presents the prepared scientific seminar using effective oral communication and presentation techniques and participates in scientific discussions.
- Accesses current scientific sources in the field of nutrition and dietetics and conducts literature reviews using appropriate databases.
- Evaluates the methods, findings, and conclusions of scientific articles and critically assesses the strength of scientific evidence.
- Analyzes, synthesizes, and systematically organizes scientific information related to a specific topic.
- Transforms a scientific topic into presentation material in accordance with the principles of academic writing and referencing.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Practice | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | Course Notes |
| 2 | Effective Presentation Techniques | Course Notes |
| 3 | Literature Review and Referencing | Course Notes |
| 4 | Selection of Topics | Current Literature |
| 5 | Review of Current Literature on the Topic | Current Literature |
| 6 | Review of Current Literature on the Topic | Current Literature |
| 7 | Review of Current Literature on the Topic | Current Literature |
| 8 | Exam Week | Exam Week |
| 9 | Preparation of Presentation Materials | - |
| 10 | Preparation of Presentation Materials | - |
| 11 | Preparation of Presentation Materials | - |
| 12 | Delivery of the Seminar Presentation | - |
| 13 | Delivery of the Seminar Presentation | - |
| 14 | Delivery of the Seminar Presentation | - |
| 15 | Final Exam | - |
| 16 | ** | ** |