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Ph.D. on Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT684

MINERALS IN NUTRITION

Course Code
NUT684
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn properties, requirements and the biological effects of minerals
  2. Learn the consequences of high and low daily intakes of minerals
  3. Learn the digestion, absorption and metabolism of minerals
  4. Learn information about the relationship of minerals with health and diseases
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo learn the features,requirements,biological effects of minerals and their relations with health and diseases.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to minerals
2nd Week Classification of minerals, Calcium, Phosphorus: structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
3rd Week Magnesium, Sulfur: structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
4th Week Sodium, Potassium, chlorine: structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
5th Week Iron, Zinc: structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
6th Week Copper, Manganese: structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
7th Week Iodine, Fluorine: structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
8th Week Selenium, cobalt; structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
9th Week Excess trace elements (Molybdenum, Silicon, vanadium, Nickel, aluminum, boron) structure, physical and chemical properties, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological function, deficiencies and toxicity.
10th Week Article presentation
11th Week Article presentation
12th Week Article presentation
13th Week Article presentation
14th Week Article presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingBaysal A. ve ark. Diyet El Kitabı, Hatiboğlu, Yenilenmiş 5. baskı, Ankara, 2008.
Mahan,L.K.,Stump,S.E.(2004).Krause's.Food,Nutrition and Diet Therapy,11th Edition,Elsevier USA.
Berdarier, C.D.(1998). Advanced Nutrition,Micronutrient,CRC pres,USA.
Erden İnal, M.Atik, U.Aksoy, N.Haşimi,A.Marks, Temel Tıbbi Biyokimyası Klinik Yaklaşım,2.Baskı
Onat,T.Emerk,K.,Sözmen,E.Y. İnsan Biyokimyası.Palme yayıncılık, Ankara,2002.
Champer P.C.,Harvey,R.A.Biyokimya.2.Baskı,Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, İstanbul,1997.
Montgomery,R.,Conway,T.,Spector,A.,Chappel,D.,Biyokimya,Olgu Sunumlu Yaklaşım,6.Baskı,Palme Yayıncılık,Ankara,2000.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Presentation of Article 2 50
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 9 126
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 40 80
Total Work Load295
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.83
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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