BES 109 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Course Name

Behavioural Sciences and Communication

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BES 109	Fall	3	0	3	3

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Banu DEĞİRMENCİOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Banu DEĞİRMENCİOĞLU
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

To raise awareness about the relationship between psychology and nutrition sciences and to encourage thinking

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Explain the nature of psychology.
Explain the importance of psychology in nutrition.
Explain the psychological basis of taste perception and food choice.
Express the relationship between eating preferences and psychology.
Define the psychology of diet.
Explain the psychological problems underlying eating disorders.

Course Description

This course contains information about the relationship between nutrition and psychology and provides information about gaining healthy eating behavior.

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to the course , Psychological Science	Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 2-40
2	Research methods in psychology	Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Macmillan.
3	Neurobiological basis of the mind: the brain and nervous system	Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Macmillan.
4	Neurobiological foundations of the mind: sensation and perception	Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Macmillan. Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel.
5	Life span development: infancy and childhood	Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji.
6	Life span development: adolescence, adulthood, and old age	Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji.
7	Health, stress, coping	Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 80-186
8	MIDTERM
9	Social perception and cognition, social interaction and interpersonal communication	Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 186-290
10	Psychology of eating behavior	The Psychology of Nutrition, David Booth, Taylor &Francis, 2016 The Psychology of Eating and Drinking, A. W. Logue, Brunner-Routledge, Taylor-Francis Books, 2004. The Psychology of Eating From Healthy to Disordered Behavior, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
11	Consumption psychology and its effect on nutritional behavior	The Psychology of Nutrition, David Booth, Taylor &Francis, 2016 The Psychology of Eating and Drinking, A. W. Logue, Brunner-Routledge, Taylor-Francis Books, 2004. The Psychology of Eating From Healthy to Disordered Behavior, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
12	Psychopathology-I	Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G., & Neale, J. (2015). Anormal psikolojisi. M. Şahin (çev.), Ankara: Nobel Akademi.
13	Psychopathology-II	Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G., & Neale, J. (2015). Anormal psikolojisi. M. Şahin (çev.), Ankara: Nobel Akademi.
14	Emotional eating	The Psychology of Nutrition, David Booth, Taylor &Francis, 2016 The Psychology of Eating and Drinking, A. W. Logue, Brunner-Routledge, Taylor-Francis Books, 2004. The Psychology of Eating From Healthy to Disordered Behavior, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
15	Course review	The Psychology of Nutrition, David Booth, Taylor &Francis, 2016 The Psychology of Eating and Drinking, A. W. Logue, Brunner-Routledge, Taylor-Francis Books, 2004. The Psychology of Eating From Healthy to Disordered Behavior, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
16	FINAL EXAM

Course Notes/Textbooks	Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 The Psychology of Nutrition, David Booth, Taylor &Francis, 2016 The Psychology of Eating and Drinking, A. W. Logue, Brunner-Routledge, Taylor-Francis Books, 2004. The Psychology of Eating From Healthy to Disordered Behavior, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	5	5
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	8	8
Final Exam	1	15	15
		Total	90

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effectively uses evidence-based professional knowledge of basic, health and social sciences required by the dietitian profession throughout their professional life.		-	-	-	-	-
2	Gains the ability to use the acquired knowledge to improve the health level and quality of life of the society.		-	X	-	-	-
3	Gains the ability to work effectively as an individual and to take responsibility in multidisciplinary teamwork.		-	-	-	-	-
4	Identifies, defines, interprets, decides and solves the problems that may be encountered in different fields of Nutrition and Dietetics.		-	-	-	-	-
5	Applies individual-specific professional knowledge in accordance with the physiological, environmental and socio-cultural needs of healthy and/or sick individuals.		-	-	X	-	-
6	Continuously improve themselves in their field by using accurate and reliable information and modern information technologies.		-	-	-	-	-
7	Acquires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at national and international level on professional issues related to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.		-	-	-	-	-
8	Acts in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and evaluation of results while conducting research in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.		-	X	-	-	-
9	Acquires knowledge and practical skills in the development of individual and social nutrition recommendations at national and international level, and the establishment of food and nutrition plans and policies.		-	-	-	-	-
10	Acts in accordance with the awareness of professional ethics within the legal framework related to their duties, rights and responsibilities. Sets an example to colleagues and society.		-	-	-	-	-

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