Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BEY208 | NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY II | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | It’s aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, the structure and function of nucleic acids, the role of vitamins and minerals, and the mechanisms of hunger and satiety. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, nucleic acids, vitamins, minerals, metabolic integration, alcohol and its metabolism, mechanisms of hunger and satiety. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explains the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates. |
Explains the metabolic pathways of lipids. |
Explains the metabolism, utilization by cells, and functions of vitamins and minerals. |
Explains the importance of water and electrolytes in nutritional biochemistry. |
Studies the synthesis, functions, and degradation of nucleic acids. |
Relates the effects of nutrients on the metabolic dysfunction in the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters. |
Outlines the importance of enzymes in biological life. |
Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. |
Responds to the pathways that influence hunger and satiety metabolism. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature search, Individual research. | Introduction to Carbohydrate Metabolism | Presentation, Discussion |
2 | Literature search, Individual research. | Pentose Phosphate Pathway | Presentation, Discussion |
3 | Literature search, Individual research. | Glycogen metabolism: Glycogen structure and physiological importance, glucose homeostasis, glycogenesis and glycogenolysis, regulation, glycogen storage diseases Anaerobic Glycolysis (Continued) | Presentation, Discussion |
4 | Literature search, Individual research. | Glycogenesis and glycogenolysis, regulation, glycogen storage diseases Anaerobic Glycolysis (Continued) | Presentation, Discussion |
5 | Literature search, Individual research. | Lipid Metabolism: Lipid chemistry and nomenclature, digestion, absorption, distribution, catabolism of saturated, unsaturated and branched fatty acids, ketogenesis, fatty acid biosynthesis, regulation, synthesis of other lipids and lipid storage diseases | Presentation, Discussion |
6 | Literature search, Individual research. | Lipid Metabolism: isoprenoid lipids, steroids and carentoids, cholesterol and sterol metabolism and control | Presentation, Discussion |
7 | Literature search, Individual research. | Overview | Presentation, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature search, Individual research. | Nucleic Acids-1 | Presentation, Discussion |
10 | Literature search, Individual research. | Nucleic Acids-2 | Presentation, Discussion |
11 | Literature search, Individual research. | Vitamins | Presentation, Discussion |
12 | Literature search, Individual research. | Minerals | Presentation, Discussion |
13 | Literature search, Individual research. | Integration of Metabolism | Presentation, Discussion |
14 | Literature search, Individual research. | Alcohol and Metabolism | Presentation, Discussion |
15 | Literature search, Individual research. | Metabolism of fasting and satiety | Presentation, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Konukoğlu, D. (2018). Temel ve klinik biyokimya: Sağlık hizmetleri fakültesi ve sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulları için. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi. |
Aksoy, M. (2014). Beslenme biyokimyası (4. baskı). Hatiboğlu Yayınevi. |
Gürdöl, F. (2018). Beslenme biyokimyası (3. baskı). Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. |
Cox, M. M., & Nelson, D. L. (2018). Lehninger principles of biochemistry. W.H. Freeman. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.
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Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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3 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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3 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Asses general health problems related to nutrition.
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Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.
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3 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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1 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
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Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
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Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
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Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
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Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
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Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 53 | 0 | 97 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 97 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 3,8 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |