Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BEY208E | NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY II | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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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 |
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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 the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.
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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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Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.
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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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Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,
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4 |
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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Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems
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3 |
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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Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.
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4 |
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 advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.
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4 |
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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Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
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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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Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics
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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 |