Nutritional Anthropology (NUT307) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Nutritional Anthropology NUT307 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach the evolution of nutritional habits in history, anthropological evaluation of nutrition
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Has knowledge about the basic nutritional characteristics of primitives
  • Learns the effects of socio-economic factors on the evolution of nutritional habits in prehistoric times
  • Evaluates the effects of socio-economic factors, different religions and enviroments on nutritional habits
  • Learns the equipments used for cooking and nutrition
  • Prepares and present a report
  • Takes into account nutrition habits of individual while consulting
Course Content Anthropological factors that affect nutrition, origin and basic characteristics of human nutrition, evolution of nutritional habits in history. 

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Nutritional Anthropology ? Pretest Read from the source
2 Theoretical Approach to Nutritional Anthropology Read from the source
3 Historical Equipments Used For Cooking and Nutrition Read from the source
4 Nutritional Applications and Food Taboos in Prehistoric, Historic Period Read from the source
5 Nutritional Applications in Prehistoric, Historic Period Read from the source
6 Midterm Exam 1 Read from the source
7 Current Nutritional Application in Various Religions Read from the source
8 Current Nutritional Application in Various Religions Read from the source
9 History of Nutritional Supplements Read from the source
10 Effect of Globalization on Nutrition Read from the source
11 Current Nutritional Application and Food Taboos Read from the source
12 Current Nutritional Application and Food Taboos Read from the source
13 Globalisation and Changes in Nutritional Habits Read from the source
14 Globalisation and Changes in Nutritional Habits Read from the source
15 General Discussion Read from the source
16 Final Exam Read from the source

Sources

Course Book 1. Kutluay Merdol T, Beslenme Antropolojisi, HatiboğlunYayınları, 2012.
2. Fumey G, Etcheverria O, Dünya Mutfakları Atlası, 2007.
3. Baysal, A, Kutluay-Merdol, T. Sasır. H. et al.: Türk Mutfağından örnekler, Kültür Bakanlığı, 1993
4. Kutluay Merdol,T, Tarihten Günümüze Toplumlar ve Beslenme Alışkanlıkları, Türk Halk Kültürü araştırma ve Tanıtım Vakf yayın, 1998
5. Belge, M., Tarih Boyunca Yemek kültürü, 2001
6. Tannahill, R.: Food in History, 1975
7. Goodman, Al, Dufour, D., Pelto, G: Nutritional Anthropology, 1999
Other Sources 8. www.as.ua.edu (Nutritional Anthropology)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary. X
2 Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share. X
3 Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values. X
4 Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them. X
5 Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions. X
6 Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team. X
7 Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings. X
8 Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required. X
9 Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels. X
10 Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions. X
11 Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 101