Information Package

Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT206

NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY II

Course Code
NUT206
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define vitamins and list their properties
  2. Describe the absorption and metabolism of vitamins
  3. Define minerals and list their properties
  4. Define the absorption and metabolism of minerals.
  5. Define water and electrolytes and list their functions
  6. Define the metabolism of water and electrolytes.
  7. Define hormones and list their functions
  8. Define the metabolic changes in hunger and fatigue state
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsBES204 NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY I
Course DescriptionThe objective of the course is to the function and metabolism of water and electrolyte,vitamins, minerals and hormones and by chemical changes of their deficiency and excess states metabolic change in fasting and satiety
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Metabolic changes during fasting and satiety
3rd Week Hormones (1st mini-quiz)
4th Week Vitamins
5th Week Vitamins
6th Week Vitamins
7th Week Minerals (2nd mini-quiz)
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Minerals
10th Week Minerals (3rd mini-quiz)
11th Week Water and Electrolytes
12th Week Water and Electrolytes (4th mini-quiz)
13th Week Midterm Exam
14th Week General Review
15th Week Eid al-Adha Holiday
16th Week General Review
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
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 30
Quiz 4 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 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz 2 2 4
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 2 2
Homework
Quiz 2 2 4
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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