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Course Code: 
PHAR 571
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
Turkish
English
Course Coordinator: 
Etil GÜZELMERİÇ
Courses given by: 
Etil GÜZELMERİÇ
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to teach the main concepts, definitions, terminology in food supplements and nutraceutics which are currently practiced worldwide and their role in human health as protective and therapeutic agents in terms of scientific view.
Course Content: 

Food ingredients essential for the protection of health and for therapeutical purposes; Vitamins, amino acids and proteins, carbonhydrates, minerals, antioxydants, flavonoids, probiotics, prebiotics, oestrogenic plant constituents, polyphenolics, lignans, essential fatty acids, omega-3, etc.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contrabution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in food supplements and nutraceuticals.

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, G,H

2) Learn about the antioxidant concepts and polyphenolics and their role in human health.

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, G,H

3) Learn about the role of phytosterols in human health.

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, G,H

4) Learn about the role of Omega group fatty acids and other lipid fractions in human health.

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, G,H

5) Learn about the role of probiotics/prebiotics in human health.

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, G,H
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction, Why do we need for food supplements or nutraceuticals?

 

2

Main concepts and definitions

 

3

Food supplements and nutraceutics; Phytosterols and Phytostanols

 

4

Food supplements and nutraceutics; Phytoestrogens

 

5

Food supplements and nutraceutics; Glucosinolates

 

6

Food supplements and nutraceutics; Probiotics/Prebiotics

 

7

Food supplements and nutraceutics; Proanthocyanins

 

8

Food supplements and nutraceutics; Carotenoids

 

9

Food supplements and nutraceutics; Resveratrol, Coenzyme Q10, B-glucans

 

10

Student presentations

 

11

Student presentations

 

12

Student presentations

 

13

Student presentations

 

14

Student presentations

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Ramesh Gupta ‘Nutraceuticals’ 1th edition, Academic Press, (2016)

Additional Resources

Scientific papers
 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Lectures

Assignments

shareable

Exams

Not shareable
 
 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

-

-

Presentations

1

100

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100
 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

PO.1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

 

 

 

X

 

PO.6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

 

X

 

 

 

PO.7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

 

 

 

X

 

PO.10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

 

X

 

 

 
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

2

30

Midterm Exams

 

 

 

Lab. Applications

 

 

 

Hours for off-the-Lab. study (Pre-study, practice)

 

 

 

Lab. Midterm Exem

 

 

 

Lab. Final

 

 

 

Homework

1

10

10

Final

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

72

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

2.88

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

3
 
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