Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BES221

Course Name:

Nutritional Biochemistry I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KÜBRA DERYA İPEK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BERRAK DUMLUPINAR
Öğr.Gör. NİLBERK KARAMAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This lecture covers the most areas of Biochemistry. Nutritional biochemistry includes the biochemical mechanisms of nutrition and the metabolism of macronutrient and micronutrients. The basic topics of nutritional biochemistry are the energetics of metabolism; the structure and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; and the integration of metabolic systems.

Course Content:

Introduction to Nutritional Biochemistry
The chemical composition of the body
Cell structure
Metabolic pathways
Carbohydrates: Structure and function
Carbohydrates: Digestion and absorption
Carbohydrates: Metabolic pathways
Bioenergetics and Oxidative Metabolism
Proteins: Structure and function
Proteins: Digestion and absorption
Proteins: Metabolic pathways
Lipids: Structure and function
Lipids: Digestion and absorption
Lipids: Metabolic pathways
Water soluble vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins
Minerals

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand the biochemical mechanisms of nutrition and metabolism
2) Identify main categories of nutrients and essential nutrients
3) Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
4) Summerize the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
5) Describe metabolic disorders of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
6) Classify the water and fat soluble vitamins
7) Explain the importance of minerals
8) Discuss the relationship between intermediary metabolism and micronutrients or macronutrients
9) Describe the mechanisms controlling food intake
10) Characterize malnutrition and obesity
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Nutritional Biochemistry The chemical composition of the body
2)	Cell structure Metabolic pathways
3)	Carbohydrates: Structure and function Carbohydrates: Digestion and absorption
4)	Carbohydrates: Metabolic pathways
5)	Bioenergetics and Oxidative Metabolism
6)	Proteins: Structure and function Proteins: Digestion and absorption
7)	midterm
8)	Proteins: Metabolic pathways
9)	Lipids: Structure and function
10)	Lipids: Digestion and absorption
10)	Lipids: Digestion and absorption
11)	Lipids: Metabolic pathways
12)	Ödev: Bir sonraki sınıf oturumu için hazırlık
13)	Fat soluble vitamins
14)	Minerals

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Medical Biochemistry. 4th. John Baynes, Marek H. Dominiczak.
2. Biyokimya. Üçüncü Baskı. Editörler: Figen Gürdöl ve Evin Ademoğlu. 2014. Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri.
3. İnsan Biyokimyası. 2007. Taner Onat, Kaya Emerk ve Eser Sözmen.
4. Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach. Third Edition. Michael Lieberman and Allan D. Mark.
5. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 6th Edition. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox.
6. Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series)Paperback. 6th Edition. Denise R. Ferrier.
7. Color Atlas of Biochemistry, Second Edition. Jan Koolman and Klaus-Heinrich Roehm.

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.
2) Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field.
3) Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice.
5) Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach.
6) Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned.
7) Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity.
8) Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment.
9) As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.
10) Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.	4
2)	Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field.	4
3)	Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice.	3
5)	Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach.	4
6)	Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned.	3
7)	Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity.	5
8)	Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment.	5
9)	As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.	5
10)	Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	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	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	4	8	32
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			62