Graduate Education Institute · Food Nutrition · Master
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to teach why nutrition is needed and what are the essential nutrients in aviation and space sectors, which are special fields.
Course Content
In the content of this course; Aviation and space nutrition concepts, history of food programs in space, importance of nutrition, nutrients, energy elements, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, radiation oxygen damage will be studied.
Required Resources
Smith, S. M., Davis-Street, J., Neasbitt, L., Zwart, S. R. (2012). Space Nutrition. USA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ISBN: 978-1-4269-9788-4 Erişim adresi: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/space_nutrition_book.pdf
Recommended Resources
Smith, S. M., Davis-Street, J., Neasbitt, L., Zwart, S. R. (2012). Space Nutrition. USA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ISBN: 978-1-4269-9788-4 Erişim adresi: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/space_nutrition_book.pdf
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the nutritional needs of astronauts living in space.
- Describe the impact of zero gravity on the human body.
- List the essential vitamins and minerals in aviation and space nutrition with their reasons.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
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 | The concept of aviation and space nutrition | Related lecture notes |
| 2 | A Brief History of Food in Space | Related course notes |
| 3 | Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz Food Programs | Related lecture notes |
| 4 | Why is food important for astronauts? | Related lecture notes |
| 5 | The ways of preserving food and carrying enough food for space journeys | Related lecture notes |
| 6 | Nutritients (Macronutrients) | Related lecture notes |
| 7 | Energy (Calories) | Related lecture notes |
| 8 | Mid-term exam preparation | Related lecture notes |
| 9 | Examination of mid-term exam questions | Related lecture notes |
| 10 | Vitamins (D, K, and others) | Related lecture notes |
| 11 | Minerals (Calcium-Bone and Iron-Blood Relationship) | Related lecture notes |
| 12 | Antioxidants | Related lecture notes |
| 13 | Radiation | Related lecture notes |
| 14 | Oxygen damage | Related lecture notes |
| 15 | General review | Relate lecture notes |
| 16 | Final exam | - |