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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

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
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
4
2
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
4
3
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
4
2
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
4
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
4
2
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Joins actively to the teamwork.
4
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
4
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
4
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 71
Workload (h) / 25.5 2,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0