Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BEY207 | NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY I | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. EDA MERVE KURTULUŞ |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | It's aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the fundamental processes of nutritional biochemistry, such as cell organelles, metabolic integration, and the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, as well as their effects on biological systems. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Introduction to nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, cell organelles and their functions, metabolic integration, protein metabolism, the synthesis and degradation of nucleic acids, DNA, RNA, and integration. |
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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Studies the chemical structures of living organisms and the chemical events that occur throughout their lives by examining nutrients. |
Explains the catabolic and synthetic processes occurring in organisms necessary for sustaining life, focusing on macronutrients. |
Demonstrates homeostatic mechanisms in biological systems. |
Identifies biochemical pathways related to nutrient metabolism. |
Explains the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, their utilization by cells, and the pathways for energy conversion. |
Responds to the utilization of energy produced in cells and the integration steps of macronutrients. |
Discovers the control mechanisms of metabolic pathways. |
Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature review, individual research | Introduction to Nutritional Biochemistry, Molecular Meaning of Life | Lecture, Disussion |
2 | Literature review, individual research | Cells, Organelles, Biological Membranes and Transport | Lecture, Disussion |
3 | Literature review, individual research | Biomolecules, Mediums and Water | Lecture, Disussion |
4 | Literature review, individual research | Pathways, Cellular and Biosignal Transduction | Lecture, Disussion |
5 | Literature review, individual research | Classification and Properties of Amino Acids | Lecture, Disussion |
6 | Literature review, individual research | Classification and Properties of Proteins | Lecture, Disussion |
7 | Literature review, individual research | Digestion and Absorption of Proteins | Lecture, Disussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review, individual research | Transamination Deamination of Aminoacids | Lecture, Disussion |
10 | Literature review, individual research | Amino Acid Oxidation, Urea Cycle and Diseases of Protein Metabolism | Lecture, Disussion |
11 | Literature review, individual research | Heme Synthesis and Degradation | Lecture, Disussion |
12 | Literature review, individual research | Biological Amines and Diseases | Lecture, Disussion |
13 | Literature review, individual research | Synthesis and Degradation of Nucleic Acids | Lecture, Disussion |
14 | Literature review, individual research | DNA and RNA Metabolism | Lecture, Disussion |
15 | Literature review, individual research | Integration | Lecture, Disussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Konukoğlu, D. (2017). Temel ve klinik biyokimya: Sağlık hizmetleri fakültesi ve sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulları için. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi. |
Aksoy, M. (2020). Beslenme biyokimyası (6. baskı). Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. |
Gürdöl, F. (2014). Mum ışığında yemek: Beslenmenin biyokimyası (1. baskı). Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 1 | 14 |
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 |