BES608 - NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY | BES608 | 2nd Semester | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Observation Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Drill and Practice Case Study | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Lecturers in Division of Nutritional Sciences | |||||
| Course objective | The aim of the course is to investigate the metabolism and functions of macro- and micronutrients while giving practical information about manipulation of the machines | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Metabolism and functions of nutrients, structure and characteristics of some of the biomolecules, turnover of biochemical energy, biosynthesis of vitamins and cofactors, operation, capabilities, and limitations of laboratory instruments. | |||||
| References | 1. Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective (ISBN: 063206384); Blackwell Publishing. 2003. 2.Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); WB Saunders. 2013. 3. Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, (ISBN: 0471411361); Wiley-Liss. 2001. 4. Nutritional Biochemistry, (ISBN:0121348369); Academic Press 1999 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Cell metabolism, basic concepts in bioenergetics mechanisms, biochemistry laboratory at a glance |
| Week 2 | Nutrients and other biologically active components in the blood and other tissues-I |
| Week 3 | Nutrients and other biologically active components in the blood and other tissues-II |
| Week 4 | Nutrients and other biologically active components in the blood and other tissues-III |
| Week 5 | Lipid and fatty acid biochemistry |
| Week 6 | Lipid and fatty acids in the blood and other tissues |
| Week 7 | Carbohydrate and glucose biochemistry |
| Week 8 | Assignment/presentation as midterm exam |
| Week 9 | Carbohydrates and glucose in the blood and other tissues |
| Week 10 | Protein and amino acid biochemistry |
| Week 11 | Protein and amino acids in the blood and other tissues |
| Week 12 | Basics of micronutrient biochemistry |
| Week 13 | Micronutrients in the blood and other tissues |
| Week 14 | Student presentations |
| Week 15 | Preparation for Final Exam |
| Week 16 | Seminar as final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 5 | 40 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 1 | 40 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 6 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 2 | 40 | 80 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 45 | 111 | 294 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 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