Graduate Education Institute · Nutrition and Dietetics · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Course Objective
It is a detailed discussion of the role of human nutrition in maintaining and maintaining health. It is aimed to evaluate micro nutrients and water metabolism in terms of biochemistry, physiology, toxicology and nutritional sciences.
Course Content
Characteristics of micro nutrients, biochemical and physiological functions, vitamin and mineral interactions and insufficiency, toxic effects are studied as lecture, discussion and student seminars.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Examines, compiles and presents printed materials in the field of nutrition
- Have advanced knowledge about nutrition-related issues
- Acquire discussion activity on new topics related to nutrition (thinking, accessing, evaluating and synthesizing)
- Gain the ability to apply knowledge skills about micro nutrients and their interactions with health
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (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 | 5 | 80 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 2 | The location of micronutrients in nutrition | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 3 | Fat-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (A, D) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 4 | Fat-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (E, K) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 5 | Water-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 6 | Water soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (B6, Folate, B12) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 7 | Water-soluble vitamins and their interaction with health (C, Pantothenic acid, Biotin) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Minerals and their interaction with health (Calcium, Phosphorus) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 10 | Minerals and their interaction with health (Iron, Zinc, Iodine) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 11 | Interaction of Minerals with Health (Copper, Selenium, Chromium, Fluoride) | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 12 | Micro nutrients and gene expression | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 13 | Pro- and antioxidant micronutrients and their interactions with health | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 14 | Presentation and general evaluation / discussion | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 15 | Presentation and general evaluation / discussion | Articles from various scientific journals |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |