Information Package

Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT256

PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION II

Course Code
NUT256
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 3
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the properties, functions and sources of vitamins
  2. Understand the properties, functions and sources of minerals
  3. Understand the properties, functions and sources of water and electrolytes
  4. Know the portions and requirements of food groups
  5. Interpret different cooking methods and heat transfer methods
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(NUT255)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Vitamins-1
2nd Week Vitamins-2
3rd Week Vitamins-3
4th Week Vegetables and fruits
5th Week Minerals-1
6th Week Minerals-2
7th Week Minerals-3
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Milk and dairy products
10th Week Liquids and beverages
11th Week Food processing and storage methods
12th Week Presentation of food consumption record
13th Week Presentation of food consumption record
14th Week Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
15th Week Eid al-Adha Holiday
16th Week Presentation of food consumption record
Recommended or Required Reading1)Beslenme. Baysal A., Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, 12. Baskı, Ankara,2010.
2)Cisslen W. Professional Cooking. 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., USA, 1995.
3)Ceserani V., Kinton R., Foskett D. Practical Cookery. 8th Edition, Butler and Tanner Ltd., London, 1996.
4)Deirdre Donovan M. Cooking Essentials for The New Professional Chef. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1997.
5)Vieira E.R. Elementary Food Science. Wadswoth Thomson Learning Amy, USA, 1999.
6)www.eatright.com/
7)www.fao.org/
8)www.fda.gov/
9)www.usda.gov/
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 25
Practice 1 15
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 2 8 16
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 8 24
Total Work Load144
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.8
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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