Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4HEM214Nutrition2+0+02313.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Nursing
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim is to provide information and develop skills regarding the relationship between nutrition and health, as well as nutrients, their functions, and their sources.
Course Content This course covers the relationship between nutrition and health, the fundamental principles of adequate and balanced nutrition, and the structure, functions, daily requirements, and dietary sources of nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, the course addresses practices for preserving the nutritional value of foods during purchasing, preparation, cooking, and storage, as well as the principles of food safety. Basic dietary approaches for different population groups are also examined, and the importance of nutrition in the maintenance and promotion of health is evaluated.
Course Methods and Techniques Class Discussions and Brainstorming Sessions.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Mustafa Anıl ERBAĞCI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecture notes and presentation slides prepared by the course instructor.
Turkey Nutrition Guide (TÜBER).
Current national and international nutrition and health guidelines.
Standard textbooks in nutrition and dietetics.
Relevant up-to-date scientific articles and literature.
Course Notes Lecture notes and presentation slides prepared by the course instructor.
Turkey Nutrition Guide (TÜBER).
Current national and international nutrition and health guidelines.
Standard textbooks in nutrition and dietetics.
Relevant up-to-date scientific articles and literature.

Course Category
Health %100

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
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the concepts of adequate and balanced nutrition.
2 Explain the effects of inadequate and unbalanced nutrition on health.
3 Know the amounts of energy and nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water) required by different population groups for adequate and balanced nutrition.
4 Know the purchasing, preparation, storage, and cooking conditions of foods containing nutrients.
5 Know the practices required to ensure food safety.
6 Integrate the knowledge acquired in this course with related subjects in other courses throughout their education.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Relationship Between Nutrition and Health - -
2 Carbohydrates - -
3 Carbohydrates - -
4 Carbohydrates - -
5 Proteins
6 Lipids - -
7 Lipids - -
8 Midterm Examination - -
9 Water - -
10 Water - -
11 Vitamins - -
12 Vitamins - *
13 Minerals - -
14 Therapeutic Diets - -
15 Therapeutic Diets - -

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 4 4 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 5
C1 5 3 3 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 4
C2 5 4 4 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 5
C3 5 4 5 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 5
C4 5 5 4 2 1 2 2 3 2 1 5
C5 4 5 4 3 1 2 2 3 2 1 5
C6 4 3 4 2 2 4 1 5 3 1 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant