| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 1 | BENG633 | NUTRITION AND HEALTH | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 | 13.05.2025 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Doctorate's Degree
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Department / Program
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BIOENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Analyzing the biochemical and physiological foundations of human nutrition and health.
Applying nutritional science to evaluate health and disease-related contexts.
Integrating scientific evidence to develop strategies for addressing real-world health issues.
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Course Content
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The course explores the relationship between nutrition and human health, focusing on the biochemical and physiological processes that drive nutritional needs and health outcomes. Topics include macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary guidelines, metabolism, cellular pathways and the role of nutrition in chronic diseases. Emphasis is placed on applying scientific research to real-world health issues.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Active learning methods will be included.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. Aysun Cebeci Aydın
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Lecture notes and Benjamin Lewin, 2004, Genes VIII
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Course Notes
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Lecture notes
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Quiz/Küçük Sınav
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1
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10
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Ödev
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6
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30
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Sunum/Seminer
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1
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30
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Final examination
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1
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30
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Total
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9
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Yazılı Sınav
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1
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10
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10
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Ev Ödevi
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6
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6
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36
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Araştırma
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3
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10
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30
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İnceleme
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1
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10
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10
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Kişisel Çalışma
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10
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3
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30
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Ders dışı çalışma
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3
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14
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42
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Öğretici Sunum/Açıklama
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1
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2
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2
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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14
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3
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42
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Final Sınavı
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1
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20
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20
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 7,5
222
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Describe the principles of human nutrition for their impact on health. |
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| Classify macronutrients and micronutrients to analyze their specific roles in human physiology. |
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3
| Examine the biochemical pathways of metabolism to assess the dietary influences on health outcomes. |
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4
| Critically evaluate scientific literature in the context of nutrition and health. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction to the Course & Nutrition Basics
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Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
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Micronutrients: Vitamins & Minerals
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Dietary Guidelines and Public Health Recommendations
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mTOR Pathway and Nutrient Signaling
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Gut Microbiome and Nutrition
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Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
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Nutrition and Cancer
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Research Methods in Nutrition Science
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| 10 |
Paper presentations
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Paper presentations
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Paper presentations
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Paper presentations
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Paper presentations
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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