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
To inform about the phytochemical compounds and functional foods used as nutritional supplements, to understand the effects on human health, their use, to promote their interactions
Course Content
Phytochemical compounds and functional foods and their effects on human health
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (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 | 10 | 10 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview and Concepts | Course Notes |
| 2 | Phytochemicals: Phenolic Compounds | Course Notes |
| 3 | Phytochemicals; terpenes | Course Notes |
| 4 | Phytochemicals: Sterols, nucleotides and others | Course Notes |
| 5 | Phytochemicals: Nutrient Fiber | Course Notes |
| 6 | Fatty acids and auxiliaries | Course Notes |
| 7 | Vitamins - Water Solubines 1 | Course Notes |
| 8 | MIDTERM | MIDTERM |
| 9 | Vitamins - Water Solubines 2 | Course Notes |
| 10 | Vitamins - Soluble in Oil | Course Notes |
| 11 | Minerals | Course Notes |
| 12 | Prebiotics | Course Notes |
| 13 | Probiotics | Course Notes |
| 14 | Other Functional Foods | Course Notes |
| 15 | Interaction of Nutrient Supports with Drugs | Course Notes |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |