BTB601 - COMMUNITY NUTRITION SEMINAR

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
COMMUNITY NUTRITION SEMINAR BTB601 1st Semester 0 2 0 4
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Lecturers of the Community Nutrition Program 
Course objectiveTo search current scientific literature in public/community health nutrition and will be able to discuss and evaluate the results of the studies in the class, write a seminar report and present it. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Evaluates the nutritional problems in Turkey and in the world
  2. Learns the recent knowledge in community nutrition
  3. Examines the nutritional problems under the light of new publications
  4. Searches the publications, analyze, write and present a seminar
Course ContentCurrent review of research literature in community nutrition problems in Turkey and the world, interventions, presentation and discussion of current research literature in community nutrition area.  
ReferencesVarious kinds of textbooks, current articles, and other materials related to the subject 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Objectives and purpose of community nutrition seminar, techniques of teaching, selection of the seminar topics
Week 2Searching and evaluation of recent publications
Week 3Searching and evaluation of recent publications
Week 4Searching and evaluation of recent publications
Week 5Searching and evaluation of recent publications
Week 6Searching and evaluation of recent publications
Week 7Searching and evaluation of recent publications
Week 8Writing of the seminar report
Week 9Writing of the seminar report
Week 10Writing of the seminar report
Week 11Writing of the seminar report
Week 12Writing of the seminar report
Week 13Presentation of the seminar report
Week 14Presentation of the seminar report
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation125
Project00
Seminar125
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22040
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11515
Total Workload3140125

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has up-to-date knowledge based on evidence in the field and is knowledgeable about technological tools. X   
2. Interprets, analyzes, and reports data from individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies.  X  
3. Conducts scientific research using the technological equipment necessary to generate new knowledge based on the information acquired in the field.  X  
4. Conducts synthesis and analysis of acquired information, interprets, reports findings.    X
5. Utilizes appropriate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.  X  
6. Publishes and presents scientific articles independently or collaboratively on field-related topics.  X  
7. Takes responsibility when faced with problems related to the field, sets an example for the community, proposes solutions, and utilizes communication technologies. X   
8. Embraces lifelong learning principles, keeps oneself updated, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with evidence-based practices.    X
9. Engages in national or international teamwork within the field, discusses and shares current scientific developments with individuals or groups outside the field through verbal or written communication when necessary.  X  
10. Gathers and interprets scientific information ethically, contributes to, conducts, manages, and evaluates studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies, prioritizing individuals and society.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest