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Course Description Course Name : Nutritional Biology Course Code : BL 481 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand human digestion and the underlying principles of healthy eating, nutritional requirements for good health. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to provide comprehensive understanding of human digestion and the underlying principles of healthy eating, nutritional requirements for good health. Course Contents : Introduction to the field of nutrition, and contemporary nutrition concerns as related to human growth and well-being throughout life. Evaluation your own nutritional status and assess what changes you may want to make to improve your health status. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Nutrıtıon and cell Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 2 Digestive system Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 3 Digestion and absorption of foods Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 4 Antioxidants and free radicals Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentlecture, discussion, presentationation 5 Digestive problems Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 6 Minerals Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 7 Vitamins Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 8 mid-term exam mid-term exam mid-term exam 9 Sources and functions of the nutrient groups Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 10 Water Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 11 Kalori ve günlük kalori alımı Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 12 Treatment of health problems through diet Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 13 What constitutes a Healthy Diet Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 14 Chronic conditions-How diet is used for positive outcomes Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 15 Diets for medical conditions e.g. osteoporosis, cardio vascular Study the relevant chapter in the book, Internet research should be done lecture, discussion, presentation 16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Sharlin J and Edelstein, S. (Eds.) (2010.) Essentials of Lifecycle Nutrition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury:MA.  Edelstein S (Ed.) (2011.) Nutrition in Public Health, 3rd edition. American Public Health Association Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 20 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 4 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 0 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 4 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 4 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 0 8 Knows the importance of individual development 5 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 5 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 5 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 5 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 3 14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 4 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4