Information Package

Program of Mechatronics

KKSD152

PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION

Course Code
KKSD152
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To understand the basic concepts and principles of nutrition.
  2. Foods into groups know the acteristics and storage conditions.
  3. Healthy and balanced diet should be taken to know the food groups.
  4. Know the effects of nutrition on health.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIt includes learning about the use of macronutrients in the body and their relationship with health, the characteristics of food groups and consumption recommendations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concepts related to nutrition
2nd Week Carbohydrates
3rd Week Proteins
4th Week Oils
5th Week Vitamins
6th Week Water and Minerals
7th Week Food Groups
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Food Groups
10th Week Energy Metabolism
11th Week Energy Metabolism
12th Week Nutritional Disorders
13th Week Nutrition in diseases
14th Week Student Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingBaysal, A. (2011) Beslenme (13.baskı). Ankara: Hatipoğlu Yayıncılık.
Essentials of Human Nutrition, Jim Mann, Stewart Truswell, Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (June 14, 2007)
Toplu Beslenme ve Kurumlar için Standart Yemek Tarifeleri, Prof. Dr. Türkan Kutluay Merdol, 2003, 3. Baskı, Hatipoğlu Yayınları
Aplegate L., ED Özpınar H, Beslenme ve Diyet Temel İlkeleri, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi,2011.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 18 18
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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