NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY208E	NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY II	4	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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	Presentation, Discussion
4	Literature search, Individual research.	Glycogenesis and glycogenolysis, krebs cycle	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.	Review	Presentation, Discussion
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
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. Biotech Books.
Rodwell, V. W., Bender, D. A., Botham, K. M., Kennelly, P. J., & Weil, A. P. (2018). Harper's illustrated biochemistry. McGraw-Hill Education.

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.				3

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.		1

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.		1
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.				3

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.				3

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.				3
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.					4

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	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