FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

BES 109 | Course Introduction and Application Information

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
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Psychological Science Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 2-40
2 The importance of psychology in health Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 362-390
3 The role of health psychology in nutrition Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 362-390
4 Taste perception and food choices Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 40-80
5 Psychological basis of eating preferences Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 40-80
6 Emotional hunger, appetite and the psychology of overeating Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 80-186
7 Emotional hunger, appetite and the psychology of overeating Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 80-186
8 MIDTERM
9 Emotional hunger, appetite and the psychology of overeating Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 186-290
10 Psychology of diet Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 186-290
11 Body perception, obesity and thinness psychology Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 290-390
12 The psychology of food purification behavior Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 290-454
13 Psychological basis of eating disorders Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 390-454
14 Consumer behavior and consumption psychology Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 390-454
15 Course review Morris CG, Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Ayvaşık HB, Sayıl M (Çev) Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını, 2015. ISBN:9756761212 Sf. 2-454
16 FINAL EXAM

 

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

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

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

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
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.

X
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.

X
4

Identifies, defines, interprets, decides and solves the problems that may be encountered in different fields of Nutrition and Dietetics.

X
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.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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