Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3BES263Vitamins in Advanced Nutrition2+0+02417.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Nutrition and Dietetics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The chemical properties of vitamins in human nutrition, their metabolism, physiological functions, symptoms of deficiency and toxicity, laboratory analytical methods, requirements according to different ages, genders and physiological conditions, interactions between vitamins and between vitamins and macronutrients, and an assessment of their effects on health
Course Content The chemical properties of vitamins, their metabolism, physiological functions, symptoms of deficiency, toxicity, laboratory analysis techniques, requirements according to different age and physiological groups, assessment of nutritional status, and their effects on health
Course Methods and Techniques Exam, presentation
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Aslı Doğruk Ünal
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Epigenetik
Course Notes Lecture notes will be provided on a weekly basis

Course Category
Science %10
Health %90

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 5 70
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 102

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
2 Lists the mechanisms underlying epigenetics
4 Explains the effect of diet on epigenetic changes
5 Explains the effect of epigenetic changes on diseases
6 Defines the role of nutrition in epigenetics-based therapies
Bilgi 
1 Defines the term ‘epigenetics’
3 List the differences between genetics and epigenetics

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The chemical properties, metabolism, bioavailability and physiological functions of vitamins
2 Laboratory analysis of vitamins
3 Fat-soluble vitamins – Vitamin A
4 Fat-soluble vitamins – Vitamin D
5 Fat-soluble vitamins – Vitamin E
6 Fat-soluble vitamins – Vitamin K
7 Pre-exam revision
8 mid-term exam
9 Water-soluble vitamins – Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin
10 Water-soluble vitamins – B6, B12, folic acid
11 Water-Soluble Vitamins – Pantothenic Acid and Biotin
12 Water-soluble vitamins – Vitamin C
13 Choline, carnitine, inositol and other vitamin-like substances
14 Final exam

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 1 5 5 4 1 4 4 3 1 1
C2 1 5 5 4 1 4 4 3 1 1
C4 1 5 5 4 1 4 4 3 1 1
C5 1 5 5 4 1 4 4 3 1 1
C6 1 5 5 4 1 4 4 3 1 1
In1 1 5 5 4 1 4 4 3 1 1
In3 1 5 5 4 1 4 4 3 1 1

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