Graduate Education Institute · Nutrition and Dietetics · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to provide information on the operation, capabilities and limitations of laboratory equipment while examining the metabolism and functions of macronutrients and micronutrients.
Course Content
The content of this course consists of studies on metabolism and functions of nutrients, structure and properties of some biomolecules, biochemical energy transformations, biosynthesis of vitamins and cofactors, operation of laboratory devices, determination of capabilities and limits.
Course Learning Outcomes
- It has advanced knowledge in important points about nutrition biochemistry.
- Evaluates researches on metabolism and functions of macro and micro nutrients and laboratory procedures.
Core Area Distribution
(44) Physical Sciences%50 (72) Health%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 2 | Cell metabolism, basic topics in bioenergetic mechanisms, presentation of biochemistry laboratory | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 3 | The state of the biologically active components in food and diet in blood and other tissues-I | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 4 | The state of the biologically active components in food and diet in blood and other tissues-II | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 5 | The state of the biologically active components in food and diet in blood and other tissues-III | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 6 | Biochemistry of fat and fatty acids | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 7 | Evaluation of fatty and fatty acids in blood and other tissues | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 8 | Carbohydrate and glucose biochemistry | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 9 | Carbohydrate and glucose biochemistry | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 10 | Evaluation of carbohydrates and glucose in blood and other tissues. | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 11 | Protein and amino acid biochemistry | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 12 | Evaluation of proteins and amino acids in blood and other tissues | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 13 | An overview of antioxidants | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 14 | Evaluation of antioxidants in blood and other tissues | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 15 | Student presentations | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |
| 16 | Student presentations | Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition, (ISBN: 072164452X); |