BDY553 Nutrition AnthropologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics with a bachelor's degreeGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics with a bachelor's degree
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code: BDY553
Course Name: Nutrition Anthropology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AHMET MURAT GÜNAL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AHMET MURAT GÜNAL
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FUNDA ŞENSOY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To examine the history of nutrition and the changes in the culture of nutrition in the period from the past to the present.
Course Content: Nutritional patterns of individuals from the first people to the present, changes in nutrition in prehistoric and posthistorical periods, factors affecting food selection, differences in nutritional practices between countries, factors affecting food habits, America, Europe, Far East Countries, African Countries nutrition practices and basic Turkish Cuisine with its basic features and kitchens where it is affected.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understands the nutrition culture of past civilizations.
2) Learns the nutrition culture of Central Asia, Seljuks and Principalities and examines its connection with today.
3) Realizes the importance and value of Turkish cuisine culture.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) List the characteristics of the culinary culture of the Republican era and today.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Understands the characteristics of the Ottoman cuisine. Learns the historical development and general characteristics of the Turkish Cuisine and examines its connection with the present day.
Field Specific Competence
1) Learns the general features of Turkish Cuisine and the factors that cause its change.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Nutritional Anthropology Course Slides
2) Factors affecting the nutritional culture of societies and their results Course slides
3) Nutrition Culture in Paleolithic Period Course slides
4) Nutrition Culture in the Neolithic Period Course slides
5) Nutrition Culture in Antiquity Course slides
6) Nutrition Culture in Hittites Course slides
7) Midterm Midterm
8) Religions and Nutrition Culture Course slides
9) Historical Development of Turkish Cuisine (Central Asia, Seljuk, Ottoman Period) Course slides
10) Republican Period and Today's Culinary Culture and Local Differences Course slides
11) Tableware and Service in Turkish Cuisine, Banquet and Special Day Tables Course slides
12) General Features of Turkish Cuisine, Features of Nutrition and Health Course slides
13) Sweeteners Used in Turkish Cuisine and Wild Herbs in Turkish Cuisine Course slides
14) Final exam Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanan ders notları. / Notes, provided by lecturer.
References: Merdol Kutluay, Türkan. (2015). Beslenme Antropolojisi I Hatiboğlu Yayınları, Ankara. Belge, Murat. (2010). Tarih Boyunca Yemek Kültürü. İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, Uhri, Ahmet. Boğaz derdi: arkeolojik, arkeobotanik, tarihsel ve etimolojik veriler ışığında tarım ve beslenmenin kültür tarihi, Ege Yayınları.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to defend original ideas in discussing the issues in the field, to analyze and develop social relations and norms that direct these relations with a critical point of view
1) Increase decision-making ability by developing rational solutions with creative and critical thinking method to new developments related to the field and possible problems.
2) To acquire the ability to develop, authenticate and deepen the level of expertise by researching, discussing and discussing more sophisticated and advanced information in an up-to-date and original manner in relation to the graduate education that the student has received.
3) Be able to evaluate and use new information in the field with a systematic approach.
5) To develop multidisciplinary study skills and to provide practical approaches to solve interdisciplinary problems and to be a leader in the team here.
7) to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the issues related to the moment, to make good use of the strategic decision-making processes in the solution of these problems and to contribute to the society in which it lives

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to defend original ideas in discussing the issues in the field, to analyze and develop social relations and norms that direct these relations with a critical point of view
1) Increase decision-making ability by developing rational solutions with creative and critical thinking method to new developments related to the field and possible problems.
2) To acquire the ability to develop, authenticate and deepen the level of expertise by researching, discussing and discussing more sophisticated and advanced information in an up-to-date and original manner in relation to the graduate education that the student has received.
3) Be able to evaluate and use new information in the field with a systematic approach.
5) To develop multidisciplinary study skills and to provide practical approaches to solve interdisciplinary problems and to be a leader in the team here.
7) to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the issues related to the moment, to make good use of the strategic decision-making processes in the solution of these problems and to contribute to the society in which it lives

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 2 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 10 140
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 228