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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASC132 | NUTRITIONAL PRINCIPLES AND MENU PLANNING | 1 | 1 | 4,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Önlisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the basic principles of nutrition, the structure, properties and sources of food items, food groups, menu types, and menu planning principles and methods.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Reyhan UZUN
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Explains the basic concepts of nutrition. |
| 2 | Explains the structure, properties and sources of nutrients. |
| 3 | Explains the importance and functions of food groups. |
| 4 | Explains menu types and features. |
| 5 | Explains menu planning principles and methods. |
| 6 | Plans different menu types. |
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
There is no precondition for this course.
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Absent
Content of the Course
The course has content on nutrition, nutritional elements, food groups and menu planning. Course content includes; the importance of nutrition and basic concepts in nutrition, basic principles of nutrition, structure, properties and sources of nutrients, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, metabolism and energy, food groups, menu definition, menu management and control, menu planning. principles, menu types, special menus, creation of menus and standard food recipes.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water, Metabolism and Energy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 2 | Importance of nutrition and basic concepts in nutrition | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 3 | Carbohydrates | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 4 | Proteins | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 5 | Oils | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 6 | Vitamins | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 7 | Minerals | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 8 | Food groups I | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 9 | Food groups II | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 10 | Menu and menü planning principles | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 11 | Menu variants and special menus | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion | |
| 12 | Menu planning | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Practice | |
| 13 | Menu planning for special groups | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Practice | |
| 14 | Standard meal plans | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
1. Nutrition. Baysal A., Hatiboğlu Publishing House, 14th Edition, Ankara, 2012. 2. Collective Nutrition Service Healthy Management Guide. Kutluay Merdol T., Hatiboğlu Publishing House, 3rd Edition, 2017. 3. Management and Organization of Collective Nutrition Systems. Yasemin Beyhan Y., Ankara Nobel Medicine Bookstore, 2nd Edition, Ankara, 2019. 4. Nutrition Principles and Menu Planning. Bulduk S., Detay Publishing, 4th Edition, Ankara, 2018. 5. Menu Planning and Management. Altınel H., Detay Publishing, 3rd Edition, Ankara, 2017.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 |
| Homework | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | |
Work Pacement(s)
Absent
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 100 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | PO 7 | PO 8 | PO 9 | PO 10 | PO 11 | PO 12 | PO 13 | PO 14 | |
| LO 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| LO 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| LO 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| LO 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |||
| LO 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | ||
| LO 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High