BES601 - SEMINAR IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SEMINAR IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES BES601 1st Semester 0 2 0 4
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Head of the Division of Nutritional Sciences 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to learn how to conceive, evaluate and discuss the latest scientific data on nutrients, food components, their metabolism, biological effects and bioavailability, and also write a report and present the collected data. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Update the latest scientific data on nutrients and other food components, their metabolism, biological effects and bioavailability,
  2. Explores the latest scientific data, evaluate and discuss innovations,
  3. Be able to report and present the collected data,
  4. Gain skills to solve any kind of question related to the topic,
  5. Gain skills to access, analyze and present of the investigated topic.
Course ContentResearch and evaluation of the latest scientific data on nutrients and food components and their metabolism, biological effects and bioavailability, and discussion of innovations; reporting and presentation of collected the data collected. 
ReferencesVarious kinds of textbooks, current articles, and other materials related to the subject 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General introduction
Week 2Determination of the seminars? topics
Week 3Determination of the seminars? topics
Week 4Searching for textbooks, articles, and other materials related to the topic
Week 5Searching for textbooks, articles, and other materials related to the topic
Week 6Discussing how to interpret of the materials related to the topic
Week 7Discussing how to interpret of the materials related to the topic
Week 8Making outlines of the seminar reports
Week 9Making outlines of the seminar reports
Week 10Writing reports by interpreting the materials related to the topic
Week 11Writing reports by interpreting the materials related to the topic
Week 12Writing reports by interpreting the materials related to the topic
Week 13Preparation of the presentations from the reports
Week 14Preparation of the presentations from the reports
Week 15Preparation for Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation150
Project00
Seminar150
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22550
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload3030120

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