Basic Information

Course Code:

BES 222

Course Name:

Nutritional Biochemistry II

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

4.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hale AVŞAR ERDEKLİ

Course Objectives

To be able to define the structure of biomolecules in living organisms, the main reactions in which they take place and undergo changes, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, metabolic pathways and the control mechanisms of these pathways, and to establish their relationships with each other.

Course Content

This lesson includes learning about the functions of vitamins and minerals in the body, their metabolism, biochemical changes in cases of deficiency and excess, and the metabolism of hormones, water and electrolytes.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

1. Beslenme Biyokimyası, Prof. Dr. Meral Aksoy 2.Biochemical, Physiological and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, M.H. Stipanuk, M.A. Caudill 3.Lippincott Biyokimya 4. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, M.E. Shils 5.Metabolic Regulation, A Human Perspective, K.N. Frayn

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Explains the chemical structures of living organisms and the chemical events that occur throughout their lives by considering micronutrients.
LO2	Explains the breakdown and synthesis processes that occur in the organism for the survival of life by considering micronutrients.
LO3	Explains how fat- and water-soluble vitamins and minerals are metabolized, how they are taken up and utilized by cells, and their functions.
LO4	Explain the importance of water and electrolytes for the continuation of life
LO5	Explains the anomalies associated with micronutrients and their underlying metabolic disorders

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Overview of Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism
2	Functions of Vitamins in Metabolism (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine)
3	Functions of Vitamins in Metabolism (Folate, Choline, Vitamins B12 and B6)
4	Functions of Vitamins in Metabolism (Biotin, Pantothenic Acid)
5	Functions of Vitamins in Metabolism (Vitamins C and K)
6	Functions of Vitamins in Metabolism (Vitamins A, E, D)
7	Body Fluids and Water Balance
8	Functions of Minerals in Metabolism (Sodium, Chlorine and Potassium)
9	Functions of Minerals in Metabolism (Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium)
10	Functions of Minerals in Metabolism (Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium
11	Functions of Minerals in Metabolism (Fluoride, Sulfur)
12	Functions of Minerals in Metabolism (Cobalt, Molybdenum and Bioactive Trace Elements)
13	General Review
14	General Review

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	3.00	42.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	14	1.00	14.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	7	3.00	21.00
Final Exam/Preparation	14	3.00	42.00
Total Workload (Hours)			119
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			4

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Quiz	%10
3	Final Exam	%50
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
4	Technical Trip	They participate in a pre-planned technical field trip and report on what they learned during the trip.	Equipment located at the MGM station

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