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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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
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.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
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.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 97
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0