YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (English)

Degree Awarded:Bachelor's Degree, Relationship with Competency Frameworks: TYÇ-TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, ISCED (2011): Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle

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National Education Qualifications

#	Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Theoretical and/or factual knowledge		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Knows in depth the chemical structures used as food and how human nutrition occurs under different conditions, uses appropriate resources for this.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Short Exam Final Exam Oral Exam
2	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
3	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
4	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
5	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
6	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
7	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
8	Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.
Skills
Cognitive and/or practical skills		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Application / Practice Laboratory	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Report Final Exam
2	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
3	Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling.
4	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
5	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
6	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
7	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
8	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
9	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
Personal & Occupational Competences In Terms Of Each Of The Following Groups
Autonomy & Responsibility		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Application / Practice Laboratory Thesis Work	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Presentation of Report Final Exam
2	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
3	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
4	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
5	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
Learning to Learn		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Knows in depth the chemical structures used as food and how human nutrition occurs under different conditions, uses appropriate resources for this.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Application / Practice Laboratory Thesis Work Project Work Group Work	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Short Exam Presentation of Document Presentation of Report Final Exam
2	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
3	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
4	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
5	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
6	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
7	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
8	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
9	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
10	Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.
Communication & Social		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Internship Application / Practice Report Writing Group Work	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Report Final Exam Oral Exam Peer Review
2	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
3	Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling.
4	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
5	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
6	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
7	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
Occupational and/or Vocational		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Reading Seminar Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing Thesis Work	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Presentation of Report Final Exam Oral Exam
2	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
3	Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling.
4	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
5	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
6	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
7	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
8	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
9	Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.

#	Programme Learning Outcomes
1	Knows in depth the chemical structures used as food and how human nutrition occurs under different conditions, uses appropriate resources for this.
2	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
3	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
4	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
5	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
6	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
7	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
8	Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.
9	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
10	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
11	Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling.
12	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
13	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
14	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
15	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
16	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
17	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
18	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
19	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
20	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
21	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
22	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
23	Knows in depth the chemical structures used as food and how human nutrition occurs under different conditions, uses appropriate resources for this.
24	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
25	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
26	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
27	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
28	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
29	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
30	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
31	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
32	Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.
33	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
34	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
35	Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling.
36	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
37	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
38	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
39	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
40	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences.
41	Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions.
42	Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling.
43	Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes.
44	Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area.
45	To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies.
46	By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
47	Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
48	Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.

DESCRIPTIONS OF NATIONAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS LEVEL	DESCRIPTIONS OF FIELDS OF NATIONAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS 72-Health	NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (English) Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Theoretical and/or factual knowledge
To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field.	To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and multimedia educational tools and other resources including basic and up-to-date information in the field of health. Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. Has the knowledge of accessing scientific knowledge in the field of health, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.	Knows in depth the chemical structures used as food and how human nutrition occurs under different conditions, uses appropriate resources for this. Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes. Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area. By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary. Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary. Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.
Skills
Cognitive and/or practical skills
To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyze problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.	Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge specific to the field at the undergraduate level. Uses information technologies related to the field of health and research. Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health. Produce solutions to problems specific to the field in line with scientific data / evidence.	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes. Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area. To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies. By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary. Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
Personal & Occupational Competences In Terms Of Each Of The Following Groups
Autonomy & Responsibility
To be able to carry out an advanced study related to the field independently. To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.	To be able to carry out a study independently by using advanced knowledge in the field of health and to take responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field of health. Plans and manages activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project and monitors and evaluates the process. Fulfills the responsibility of producing scientific knowledge specific to the field / conducts descriptive research.	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area. To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies. By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary.
Learning to Learn
To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, To be able to identify learning needs and direct their learning. To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach. Identifies learning needs and learning resources, directs his/her learning by using resources effectively. Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and transforms it into behavior. Demonstrates adoption of lifelong learning, is open to development and maintains this behavior. Decides and applies ways of accessing information.	Knows in depth the chemical structures used as food and how human nutrition occurs under different conditions, uses appropriate resources for this. Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to pregnancy and lactation periods, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes. Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area. To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies. By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary. Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary. Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.
Communication & Social
To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field; to be able to convey his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally. To be able to share his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in his/her field with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	Informs the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field of health; conveys his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and verbally; listens to the thoughts, wishes and expectations of the relevant people and institutions. To be able to share his/her thoughts on issues related to the field of health and his/her suggestions for solutions to problems by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data in teamwork and as an effective member of the process with experts and non-experts. To be able to organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. To be able to follow and evaluate the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. Expresses himself/herself effectively verbally and in writing. Has the knowledge and skills to communicate interculturally. Effectively and securely documents/maintains accurate and effective records of professional activities and practices.	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling. Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area. To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies. By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary. Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary.
Occupational and/or Vocational
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the data related to the field. To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.	To be able to collect, interpret and apply data related to the field of health and to cooperate with people from related disciplines in the stages of announcing the results and to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. Acts in accordance with quality management and processes and participates in these processes. Has sufficient awareness of and applies individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety issues, including infants and children. Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to their duties, rights and responsibilities as an individual. With his/her professional identity, he/she becomes a role model for his/her colleagues and an example to the society. The structure, physiological functions and behaviors of the healthy and / or sick individual; is competent to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment. Has the ability to participate in practical training of health personnel and experience of working with these personnel. Has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in places supervised by qualified authorities in their field, planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program. Has the experience of working with other health disciplines. Uses professional autonomy in international standards in planning, execution and evaluation of programs, planning, execution and evaluation appropriate to the purpose, has sufficient experience to make clinical applications.	Uses the competences to conduct research in nutritional sciences. Knows the nutritional requirements specific to the child and adolescent period, performs the necessary action by evaluating this information with an analytical attitude in different individual and social conditions. Applies professional ethics and legal regulations within the framework of nutrition and diet counselling. Knows the health problems that require medical nutrition therapy in adulthood and performs the necessary actions in these processes. Develops solutions for social nutrition problems and contributes to the development of plans and policies in this area. To be able to communicate within and between professions and apply the most appropriate and up-to-date techniques in multi-disciplinary studies. By determining the nutritional status of the environment in which he/she lives, he/she ensures the organisation of activities aimed at improving it when necessary. Develops himself/herself and creativity by following the developments in his/her profession and related technologies, and can use initiative when necessary. Knows the importance of the service provided in institutions of mass nutrition on human health and applies total quality management in production processes.

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