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Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT205

NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY I

Course Code
NUT205
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the structure of carbohydrates found in foods.
  2. Learn the digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates.
  3. Learn the structure of fats found in food.
  4. Learn the digestion, digestion and metabolism of fats.
  5. Learn the structure of proteins found in food.
  6. Learn the digestion, digestion and metabolism of proteins.
  7. Learn the place of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in energy metabolism.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe objective of the course is to the function and metabolism of carbohydrate,protein and lipids bychemical changes of their deficiency and excess states.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Carbohydrates
3rd Week Carbohydrates
4th Week Carbohydrates
5th Week Carbohydrates
6th Week Proteins
7th Week Proteins
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Fats
10th Week Fats
11th Week Fats
12th Week Fats
13th Week Midterm
14th Week An overview
Recommended or Required Reading1)Baysal,A.,Beslenme,9.Baskı,Hatipoğlu yayınevi,2001,Ankara.
2)Champe P.C. Lippincott's illustrated reviews : biochemistry / Pamela C. Champe, Richard A. Harvey ; technical consultant F. Vella;computer graphics: Michael Cooper. 2nd edition. Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1994
3)Harper H.A. Harper's biochemistry. 21st edition.California : Appleton & Lange, 1988.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 30
Assignment 1 5
Quiz 3 15
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 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz 3 3 9
Individual or group work 15 1 15
Preparation for Final exam 5 5 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 5 4 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Quiz
Total Work Load119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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