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BASICS OF NUTRITION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GSY118 BASICS OF NUTRITION 2 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

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)

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

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

Tayar, M., Korkmaz, N.H., ÖZkeleş, H.E. 2017. Beslenme İlkeleri. Dora, Bursa, 425s.
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
Can define basic concepts about gastronomy.
1
2
Can interpret basic concepts, study areas and approaches related to the field.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can relate the information and facts about the field to the social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
0
2
Can compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can analyze the eating and drinking art, the related systems and structures.
0
2
Can prepare technical infrastructure and contents of the culinary activies.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
1
2
Can collaborate with the shareholders to present new challenging ideas and products for the market.
0
3
Can integrate basic cooking techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
0
4
Can plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can calculate costing in the food and beverage facilities.
0
2
Can carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in the food and beverage business.
0
3
Can organize national and international competitions and fairs.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by acceptng lifelong learning as a principle.
0
2
Can find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can express his/her ideas verbally and orally by using presentation and communication techniques.
0
2
Can organize all gastronomy-related activities.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can interpret ethical values and legal regulations according to the codexes.
0
2
Can design communial and social pojects using historical, cultural and geographical values.
0
3
Can perform scientific researche and study using knowledge and skills related to his field.
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 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