GENC 251

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

GENC 251

Course Title

Nutrition and Health

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Natural and healthy nutrition; fight against obesity; food additives; healthy life and exercise; growth and development; healthy sexual life; struggle with addiction (tobacco, alcohol, substance abuse etc.); traffic, disaster and first aid.

Course Objectives

Natural and healthy nutrition; fight against obesity; food additives; healthy life and exercise; growth and development; healthy sexual life; struggle with addiction (tobacco, alcohol, substance abuse etc.); traffic, disaster and first aid.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic nutrients (carbohydrate, fat, protein, minerals, vitamins, and water), their functions in the organism and their effects on physical activity.
2. Comprehend the fight against obesity.
3. Examine the effect of nutrition on growth and development.
4. Examine the techniques of combating addiction.
5. Apply first aid knowledge and skills.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Collaborating Hands-on Activities

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Attendance and participation

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Zerrin Toker

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Exams/Quizzes	27
Report on a Topic	15

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: