BDS104 Nutritional Ecology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code BDS104
Name Nutritional Ecology
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

Evaluating the effects of environmental factors on nutrition and understanding the differences in nutritional habits across countries.

Course Content

Changes in eating habits due to environmental and socio-economic factors, cuisines and eating habits of different countries.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Kutluay Merdol T, Beslenme Antropolojisi, HatiboğlunYayınları, 2012. Fumey G, Etcheverria O. Dünya Mutfakları Atlası, 2007. www.as.ua.edu (Nutritional Anthropology)

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn about the relationship between environmental factors and nutrition.
LO02 Interpret changes in nutritional habits due to socio-economic factors.
LO03 Learn about the culinary cultures of different countries and the factors that influence eating habits.
LO04 Gather, report, and present information on a selected culinary culture.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz Effectively uses the basic and social sciences knowledge required by the dietetic profession in professional practice. 5
PLO02 Belirsiz Adopts the principles of protecting and improving individual and community health and acts in accordance with these principles throughout his/her professional life. 5
PLO03 Belirsiz Applies the professional knowledge acquired to increase the health level of society and improve the quality of life. 5
PLO04 Belirsiz Follows current developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics and integrates them into professional practice.
PLO05 Belirsiz Uses information technologies effectively to access accurate and reliable information in his/her field.
PLO06 Belirsiz By adopting a lifelong learning approach, he/she ensures continuous professional development
PLO07 Belirsiz Knows his/her duties, rights and responsibilities within the legal framework and acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics.
PLO08 Belirsiz Uses the professional knowledge and skills acquired at national and international levels in accordance with the basic values and cultural differences of society. 5
PLO09 Belirsiz Knows nutrition and dietetics terminology in English and contributes to professional development by accessing international literature. 5
PLO10 Belirsiz Designs and conducts scientific research, projects and experiments related to his/her field.
PLO11 Belirsiz Works in collaboration with different disciplines in the field of professional practice.
PLO12 Belirsiz Develops and implements individualized professional approaches appropriate to the physiological, environmental, and socio-cultural needs of healthy or sick individuals. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting eating habits I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting eating habits II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Differences in Eating Habits across Countries Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 World Religions and Their Effects on Eating Habits Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Basic Characteristics of Turkish Cuisine and Its Interaction with Other Countries I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Basic Characteristics of Turkish Cuisine and Its Interaction with Other Countries II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Basic Characteristics of European Cuisine I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Basic Characteristics of European Cuisine II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Basic Characteristics of Asian Cuisine Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Basic Characteristics of Far Eastern Cuisine Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Basic Characteristics of North and South American Cuisine Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Presentation of reports prepared by students I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Presentation of reports prepared by students II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Presentation of reports prepared by students III Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
16 Term Exams I Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams II Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 64
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,56
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 21.08.2025 08:46