NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY207E	NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY I	3	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. EDA MERVE KURTULUŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It's aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the fundamental processes of nutritional biochemistry, such as cell organelles, metabolic integration, and the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, as well as their effects on biological systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, cell organelles and their functions, metabolic integration, protein metabolism, the synthesis and degradation of nucleic acids, DNA, RNA, and integration.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Studies the chemical structures of living organisms and the chemical events that occur throughout their lives by examining nutrients.
Explains the catabolic and synthetic processes occurring in organisms necessary for sustaining life, focusing on macronutrients.
Demonstrates homeostatic mechanisms in biological systems.
Identifies biochemical pathways related to nutrient metabolism.
Explains the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, their utilization by cells, and the pathways for energy conversion.
Responds to the utilization of energy produced in cells and the integration steps of macronutrients.
Discovers the control mechanisms of metabolic pathways.
Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research	Introduction to Nutritional Biochemistry, Molecular Meaning of Life	Lecture, Disussion
2	Literature review, individual research	Cells, Organelles, Biological Membranes and Transport	Lecture, Disussion
3	Literature review, individual research	Biomolecules, Mediums and Water	Lecture, Disussion
4	Literature review, individual research	Pathways, Cellular and Biosignal Transduction	Lecture, Disussion
5	Literature review, individual research	Classification and Properties of Amino Acids	Lecture, Disussion
6	Literature review, individual research	Classification and Properties of Proteins	Lecture, Disussion
7	Literature review, individual research	Digestion and Absorption of Proteins	Lecture, Disussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research	Transamination Deamination of Aminoacids	Lecture, Disussion
10	Literature review, individual research	Amino Acid Oxidation, Urea Cycle and Diseases of Protein Metabolism	Lecture, Disussion
11	Literature review, individual research	Heme Synthesis and Degradation	Lecture, Disussion
12	Literature review, individual research	Biological Amines and Diseases	Lecture, Disussion
13	Literature review, individual research	Synthesis and Degradation of Nucleic Acids	Lecture, Disussion
14	Literature review, individual research	DNA and RNA Metabolism	Lecture, Disussion
15	Literature review, individual research	Integration	Lecture, Disussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Harvey, R., & Champe, P. C. (2011). Lippincott's illustrated reviews: Biochemistry (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Pandey, P., & Sanjeevi, S. (Eds.). (2019). Biochemistry in nutrition. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com
Konukoğlu, D. (2017). Temel ve klinik biyokimya: Sağlık hizmetleri fakültesi ve sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulları için. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.						5
2	Define current knowledge and practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess general health problems related to nutrition.				3
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics practices by using knowledge in this field.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.				3
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.			2
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.	0
2	Respond to patients' health, social and environmental problems.	0
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.	0
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.	0
5	Plan patients-specific nutritional treatments.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	1	14
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