Graduate Education Institute · Food Nutrition · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İsmail Hakkı TEKİNER
Course Objective
To be able to give basic biochemistry knowledge to Nutrition and Dietetic students. In this direction, to describe the basic nutrients and the definition and properties of the essential molecules in their content. In the same context, it is possible to show students that these nutrient molecules are important for their digestion and body.
Course Content
The main concepts of biochemistry are water, its properties and effects on feeding, physiological buffer systems, carbohydrate, protein, lipid, hormonal balance and DNA biochemistry.
Required Resources
Bilişli, A. (2012). Gıda Biyokimyası. İzmir: Sidas Yayıncılık.
Recommended Resources
Bilişli, A. (2012). Gıda Biyokimyası. İzmir: Sidas Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to replace these biochemical molecules and how they enter the body in the energy cycle within the body
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSimulationSelf 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 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 6 | 96 |
| Midterm | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to nutrition and general definitions | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 2 | Definition of nutrient molecules for body and needed amounts | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 3 | Biochemistry of water and important buffer systems in the body | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 4 | Definition of carbohydrates and nutritional status | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 5 | Basic amino acids and their properties | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 6 | Proteinlerin biyokimyası | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 7 | Definition of lipid and its place in food intake | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | - |
| 9 | Definition and properties of enzymes | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 10 | General knowledge of hormones and hormones | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 11 | Main hormonal systems in the body and their properties | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 12 | Vitamins; classification and general characteristics | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 13 | Purine and pyrimidine bases and general properties | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 14 | ATP molecule and energy | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 15 | DNA structure and properties | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 16 | Final exam | - |