MOTHER AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY141	MOTHER AND CHILD NUTRITION	1	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BUSE KERİGAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about physiological, metabolic and endocrine changes during pregnancy and lactation period and the importance of nutrition in infancy, childhood and adolescent period.
Contents of the Course Unit:	General concepts of nutrition, nutrition in pregnancy-lactation period, nutrition in infancy, nutrition in preschool children, nutrition in school age children, nutrition in adolescence, nutritional problems and adequate and balanced nutrition principles

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Classifies nutritional problems during pregnancy, lactation and children in the world and Turkey.
Summarizes the nutritional requirements and recommendations during pregnancy and lactation.
Explains the importance of breast milk.
Compares nutritional characteristics and recommendations in preschool, school age and adolescence.
Explains the nutritional requirements and recommendations of preschool, school age and adolescent period.
Explains nutritional problems and solutions in infancy and childhood.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, web based research	Basic concepts of nutrition	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
2	Literature review, web based researc	Basic concepts of nutrition	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming, discussion
3	Literature review, individual research	Food groups and principles of healthy nutrition	Narration, question-answer, discussion
4	Individual research	The importance of child nutrition in the world and Turkey	Discussion
5	Literature review, web based research	Physiology of pregnancy, dietary requirements in pregnancy	Discussion, brainstorming
6	Literature review	Physiology of lactation, dietary requirements in lactation	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming, discussion
7	Literature review, web based research	Nutrition in premature babies, the importance of breast milk	Narration, question-answer, brainstorming
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual resarch	Complementary nutrition and nutrition in infancy	Question-answer, discussion
10	Literature review, web based research, individual research, group research	Nutrition in preschool children	Narration, discussion
11	Web based research	Nutrition in school-age children	Question-answer, discussion
12	Literature review, web based research, group research	Nutrition in adolescence	Discussion
13	Literature review, web based research	Monitoring growth and development in children, Protein - energy malnutrition (PEM)	Question-answer, brainstorming
14	Literature review, web based research	Obesity and diet therapy in childhood and adolescence	Narration
15	Individual research, Literature review	Health problems related to malnutrition and nutritional therapy	Brainstorming, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arlı, M., Şanlıer, N., Küçükkömürler, S. & Yaman, M. (2017). Anne ve Çocuk Beslenmesi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Gülden, K., Gökmen, H. (2017). Çocuk Hastalıklarında Beslenme Tedavisi. (6.Baskı). Ankara: Hatiboğlu.
Karaağaoğlu, N., Eroğlu Samur G., (2017). Anne ve Çocuk Beslenmesi. (5.Baskı). Ankara: Pegem.
Baysal, A., (2018) Beslenme. (17.Baskı). Ankara: Hatiboğlu.

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	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.				3
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning						5
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.					4
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.				3
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.				3
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	1	2
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	9	1	9
Assignment (Homework)	2	1	2
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	6	1	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	8	1	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	57	0	71