COSMETIC TECHNOLOGY
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Information about the Course

Course Code: IKU-Y-238
Course Title: Nutrition History
Course Semester: 2. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1 0 1 1
Language of instruction: TR
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Üniversite Seçmeli
Level of course:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nevin AVHAN

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to examine the development of nutrition throughout the historical process in its biological, cultural, and social dimensions; and to analyze approaches to the production, consumption, and interpretation of foods in different civilizations. Within the scope of the course, how dietary habits are shaped by environmental conditions, economic structures, belief systems, and technological developments will be discussed, and the historical foundations of contemporary food culture will be evaluated. Furthermore, it is emphasized that foods are not only elements that meet physiological needs but also carry symbolic and cultural meanings, and it is aimed for students to develop a multidimensional perspective on the concept of nutrition.
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to enable students to comprehend the historical development of nutrition across different civilizations and periods; to support their ability to analyze how dietary habits are shaped by cultural, economic, and environmental factors; and to provide them with a multidimensional perspective that allows them to evaluate foods not only in terms of their biological functions but also their cultural and symbolic meanings.
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Explain the historical development of nutrition within the context of different civilizations and periods.
  2) Analyze the relationship between food production and consumption patterns and environmental, economic, and social factors.
  3) Interpret the symbolic and cultural meanings of foods in different cultures.
  4) Discuss the relationship between nutrition, anthropology, history, and culture from a holistic perspective.
  5) Examine nutritional practices from past to present by integrating scientific and cultural perspectives.
  6) Express fundamental concepts and approaches related to the history of nutrition at an academic level.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Evaluate the changes in dietary habits throughout history and their effects on contemporary food culture.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Human Evolution and the History of Nutrition
2) Nutrition in the Prehistoric Period Hunter-Gatherer Groups and the Agricultural Revolution
3) Ancient Times (Nutrition in the Classical Period - Greek and Roman Periods)
4) Nutrition in the Classical Period: From West to East (Egypt and Mesopotamia)
5) The Impact of Social Class, Religious Rules, and Food Security on Nutrition in the Middle Ages
6) nutrition during the Renaissance
7) Nutrition in the Industrial Revolution
8) Foods and Legends in World Mythologies
9) Nutrition of Nomadic Turks from Central Asia to Anatolia
10) Nutrition in Anatolian Civilizations
11) Nutrition in the Ottoman Empire
12) Nutritional Habits in and After the Republic of Türkiye
13) World Cuisines - Part 1
14) World Cuisines - Part 2
15) Nutritional Problems Brought About by Globalization
16) The Importance of Nutrition in Protecting and Maintaining Health Today
References: Kittler, P. G., & Sucher, K. P. (n.d.). Nutritional anthropology.
Merdol, T. K. (n.d.). Beslenme antropolojisi I.
Akdağ, O. (n.d.). Selçuklu mutfağı.
Tez, Z. (n.d.). Lezzetin tarihi.
Uhri, A. (n.d.). Anadolu mutfak kültürünün kökenleri.
Beslenme tarihi albümü. (n.d.).
Bardakçı, M. (n.d.). Atatürk’ün mutfağı.
Ünsal, A. (n.d.). İstanbul’un lezzet tarihi.
Cömert, Ö., & Cömert, S. (n.d.). Dünya mitolojilerinde bitkiler.
Akkor, Ö. (n.d.). Türk mutfağı atlası.
Belge, M. (n.d.). Tarih boyunca yemek kültürü.
Pilcher, J. M. (Ed.). (n.d.). The Oxford handbook of food history.
Solak, U. M. (n.d.). Asker sofrası.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms % 0
Final % 0
Practical Final % 0
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Bütünleme Pratik % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Participation % 0
Discussion % 0
total % 0
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 0
total % 0

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 14
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 7
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam 14 14
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 37
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 1