BDY556 Nutrition Research Methods and Results EvaluationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Nutrition and Dietetics non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Nutrition and Dietetics non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: BDY556
Course Name: Nutrition Research Methods and Results Evaluation
Course Semester: Spring
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:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HANDE ÖNGÜN YILMAZ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to learn the scientific research methods in the field of nutrition and dietetics, and to gain the ability to plan and apply research in the field of nutrition and dietetics by evaluating the current literature.
Course Content: Scientific research methods
Research methods used in nutrition and dietetics
Research planning in nutrition and dietetics
Evaluation of the data
Writing and presenting a research report

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To learn scientific research methods in the field of nutrition and dietetics
2) Learning the evaluation methods of research data
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To evaluate the current literature in the field of nutrition and dietetics
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Scientific research planning in nutrition and dietetics
2) Writing and presenting a research report
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Identification and classification of scientific research methods in the field of nutrition and dietetics Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
2) Data sources and methods of access in the field of nutrition and dietetics Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
3) Descriptive researches Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
4) Analytical research-Cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
5) Experimental research Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
6) Methodological research Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
7) Meta analysis and systematic reviews Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
8) Scientific research planning Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
9) Collection of research data Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
10) Article review and evaluation of results Literature review
11) Article review and evaluation of results Literature review
12) Article review and evaluation of results Literature review
13) Article review and evaluation of results Literature review
14) Writing and presenting a research report Literature review
15) Final exam Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim elemanı ders notları
References: 1. Tezcan S; Epidemiyoloji. Tıbbi Araştırmaların Yöntem Bilimi
2. Akbulut T, Sabuncu H; Epidemiyoloji. Prensip ve Uygulamalar
3. Bonita R, Beaglehole R, Kjellström T; Temel Epidemiyoloji
4. Gibney M, Margetts B, Kearney J. Public Health Nutrition 1st Edition, 2004, Blackwell Publishing
5. Nnakwe NE. Community Nutrition 1st Edition, 2009, Jones and Bartlett Publishers
6. WHO publications

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) It has up-to-date knowledge on nutrition and dietetics.
2) It obtains information about technological tools to reach the current knowledge.
3) Using technology, it analyzes and synthesizes scientific information, develops interpretations, reports and solution proposals, and shares information with different disciplines and colleagues by communicating in line with ethical principles.
4) Taking responsibilities when faced with problems related to the field, collecting examples, bringing solution proposals, using teamwork and communication and information technology.
5) Adopts lifelong learning principles and evaluates, discusses, interprets statistically based on the statistically based practice of scientific articles in the direction of ethical principles with a critical approach.
6) It contributes, conducts, manages and evaluates the scientific information in the direction of ethical principles, taking into account the opinions, the individual and the society, and will direct the national and international nutrition plans and policies.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) It has up-to-date knowledge on nutrition and dietetics.
2) It obtains information about technological tools to reach the current knowledge.
3) Using technology, it analyzes and synthesizes scientific information, develops interpretations, reports and solution proposals, and shares information with different disciplines and colleagues by communicating in line with ethical principles.
4) Taking responsibilities when faced with problems related to the field, collecting examples, bringing solution proposals, using teamwork and communication and information technology.
5) Adopts lifelong learning principles and evaluates, discusses, interprets statistically based on the statistically based practice of scientific articles in the direction of ethical principles with a critical approach.
6) It contributes, conducts, manages and evaluates the scientific information in the direction of ethical principles, taking into account the opinions, the individual and the society, and will direct the national and international nutrition plans and policies.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
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 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 2 20 40
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 226