COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
SEC 2095 FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEMET BAĞIRAN ÖZŞEKER

Offered to

Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

Course Objective

To students; To teach basic knowledge and concepts about functional foods and nutrition programs related to these foods, to convey the supporting properties of functional foods for human health and the body-mind system, and to gain theoretical and practical competence in cooking and consuming them with the right techniques.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to define functional foods.
2   To be able to define functional food components
3   To learn the general health effects of functional foods
4   To learn the bioavailability of functional foods
5   To learn the concept of probiotics and prebiotics
6   To have knowledge about functional vitamins and minerals
7   To be able to identify flavonoids and other secondary herbal substances
8   To have knowledge about plants with functional properties
9   To learn functional dairy products
10   To have information about the legal regulations related to functional foods in our country and in the world.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Functional Nutrition
2 Definition and development of the concept of functional food
3 Effects of Functional Foods on Health
4 Behavioral Addiction: Causes, symptoms and effects of excessive food consumption- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
5 Classification of Functional Foods and related legal regulations¬ - Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
6 Probiotic foods with functional properties- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
7 Prebiotic foods with functional properties- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
8 Phytosterols and Carotenoids- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
9 Flavonoids and secondary compounds- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
10 Bioactive peptides- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
11 Functional fruits and vegetables- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
12 Functional bee products and confectionery- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
13 Functional dairy products- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study
14 Plants with functional properties and Cereal products- Discussions based on Each Group's Projects-Case Study

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Shortt, C., O Brien, J., 2004. Handbook of Functional Dairy Products, CRC Press LLC.
2. Miller, G.D., Jarvis, J.K., McBean, L.D., 2000. Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, CRC Press LLC.
3. Yıldız, F., 2010, Development of Manufacture of Yogurt and Other Functional Dairy Products, CRC Press.
4. Seydim, Z.B.G., 2018, Fonksiyonel Beslenme. Sidas Yayın

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures: Each week, a lecture will be given on a subject in accordance with the course content.
2. Class discussions based on Each Group's Projects Case Study
3. Mid term exam.
4. Term Project
5. Presentation
6. Final Examalysis

Assessment Methods

To be announced!


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Midterm: Midterm consist of chapters in the syllabus and weekly homeworks (%40)
2. Final Exam: The exam will cover all topics in the course content. Students are also responsible for the discussions, applications and case studies in the course (20%).
3. Term Project: Each student is expected to work on a term project, enrich it with Case Studies and Class Discussions, and submit the project report to the relevant faculty member. Each term project subjects given by the lecturer will be prepared by students and will be presented in the class. Term paper subjects will be determined in the first week of the term (%20)
4. Presentation: Each student is expected to work on the term project, enrich it with case studies and in-class discussions, and share the findings and results. (20%).

Assessment Criteria


Exam Evaluation Criteria:
In answering the exam questions, students' understanding of the course topics and concepts, establishing causal relationships between them, giving examples, analytical thinking and using relevant terminology will be measured.

Term Project Evaluation Criteria:

Student submits a report conforming to the term project template determined by the course instructor (5 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element does not entirely fit the template / has major mistakes 2 (40%)
This element fits the template at an acceptable standard / has minor mistakes 3 (60%)
This element complies with the template and meets the expectation 4 (80%)
This element is prepared professionally without mistakes 5 (100%)

Student defines the term project subject and explains it by giving necessary information on its history (20 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element is not adequately explained with necessary information 2 (40%)
This element defines the subject an acceptable standard 3 (60%)
This element is developed in a good way and meets the overall expectation 4 (80%)
This element is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context 5 (100%)

Student discusses whether the term project subject is somehow a part of tourism activities or not by stating the reasons (20 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element does not entirely discuss the subject with reasons 2 (40%)
This element fits the context at an acceptable standard 3 (60%)
This element is developed in a good way and fits into the context 4 (80%)
This element is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context 5 (100%)

The student supports the project with a case study by stating the reasons whether tourism is beneficial or harmful in terms of the project topic (20 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element does not entirely discuss the subject with reasons 2 (40%)
This element fits the context at an acceptable standard 3 (60%)
This element is developed in a good way and fits into the context 4 (80%)
This element is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context 5 (100%)

Student uses relevant and varied references for the term project (10 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element lacks relevance and variety 2 (40%)
This element meets the average expectation 3 (60%)
This element meets the overall expectation 4 (80%)
This element is handled professionally 5 (100%)

Student manages presentation time effectively (5 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element is not planned well enough 2 (40%)
This element meets the average expectation 3 (60%)
This element meets the overall expectation 4 (80%)
This element is handled professionally 5 (100%)

Student prepares an elaborate visual presentation in accordance with the specified rules (10 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element falls short of expectations and does not comply with some rules 2 (40%)
This element complies with most rules and meets the average expectation 3 (60%)
This element complies with most rules and meets the overall expectation 4 (80%)
This element complies with all rules and is handled professionally 5 (100%)

Student uses effective presentation techniques and skills (10 points)
This element is not provided 1 (0%)
This element falls short of expectations 2 (40%)
This element meets the average expectation 3 (60%)
This element meets the overall expectation 4 (80%)
This element is handled professionally 5 (100%)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. It is essential that students make use of the reading list
4. Students are expected to be involved in class discussions

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: demet.bagiran@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Friday12:00-13:00 PM

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Student Presentations 11 1 11
Preparation for midterm exam 1 14 14
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparing assignments 1 14 14
Preparing presentations 1 14 14
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 139

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55
LO.65
LO.75
LO.85
LO.955
LO.10