Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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GSY118 | BASICS OF NUTRITION | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this course is to explain the importance of food consumption patterns in terms of nutrition and disease prevention and to explain the properties of basic nutrients and their effects on human body. To provide basic information about proper nutrition for creating personalized menus. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The content of this course includes nutrition and health, basic nutrients and their importance, functional foods, metabolism, menu planning and food allergens. |
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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Define nutrition by specifying the importance of each nutrient for health. |
Explain the basic principles of nutrition to inform friends and colleagues. |
Calculate the daily physiological energy requirement by applying the principles of nutrition. |
Explain the relationship between nutrition and health according to physiological requirements and nutritional habits. |
Arrange an unhealthy menu to become a healthy menu using basic nutrition principles. |
Explain the functions of certain food groups that benefit health protection. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Description of the course plan, purpose and content, nutrition concept, food selection and health relationship, macro and micro nutrients | - |
2 | Article reading | Carbohydrates (simple sugars, complex sugars), reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the diet | - |
3 | Article reading | Proteins, importance of proteins in diet, functions in foods, vegetarianism | - |
4 | Article reading | Fats (saturated and unsaturated fats, phospholipids, waxes, steroids), effects of fats on human health and functions in foods | - |
5 | Literature research | Water (water structure), its importance in human health, its function in food, Minerals, its effects on human health | - |
6 | Literature research, Homework presentation | Vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, effects of vitamins on metabolism | - |
7 | Literature research, Homework presentation | Metabolism, Calculation of daily energy requirements, calculation of energy consumption by exercise | - |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature research, Homework presentation | Homework presentations, visa preparation | - |
10 | Literature research | Explaining and solving midterm questions, Food groups; meat, eggs, dried legume group; milk and milk products; group of vegetables and fruits; fats and candies | - |
11 | Field research | Menu planning, meals, the importance of meals | - |
12 | Field research | Diet and health, organic foods | - |
13 | Literature research, Homework presentation | Nutrition in the life cycle, food allergens | - |
14 | Literature research, Homework presentation | Hunger, Global Issues, GMO | - |
15 | Literature research, Homework presentation | Homework presentations, visa preparation | - |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Tayar, M., Korkmaz, N.H., ÖZkeleş, H.E. 2017. Beslenme İlkeleri. Dora, Bursa, 425s. |
Baysal, A., (2018) Beslenme. (17.Baskı). Ankara: Hatiboğlu. |
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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Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
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Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
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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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Relate the information and facts about the field to the fields of social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
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Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
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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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Categorize food hygiene and safety into accepted standards and practices.
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Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.
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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 theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
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Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
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Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
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Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
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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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Calculate costs in the food and beverage field.
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Carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
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Organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.
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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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Examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by accepting the lifelong learning as a principle.
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Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
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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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Express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.
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Organize activities related to the field.
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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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Interpret ethical values and legal regulations related to their profession in the direction of the substances in the legislation.
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Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
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Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.
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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 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Assignment (Homework) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
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 | 3 | 18 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 8 | 3 | 24 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 49 | 0 | 150 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 150 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |