NUTRIGENETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY451	NUTRIGENETICS	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It's aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes related to the interaction of genetic variations with nutrition and the relationship between genetics and disease risks.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Genetic concepts and terminology, nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, gene and environment interactions, genetic variation, nutrients and gene expression, epigenetics, genotypic and phenotypic effects of nutrition, nutrigenetics and diabetes, nutrigenetics and obesity, epigenetics and cancer, nutrigenomics and cancer, genetic variation and physical performance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the concepts of genetics, genetic variation, and gene expression.
Relates the effects of nutrients on gene expression to disease risks and justifies the connections.
Explains how epigenetic changes occur and their relationship with nutrition.
Studies current research in the field of nutrigenetics.
Relates genetic factors of diseases to nutrigenetic applications.
Prepares personalized nutrition programs and nutrition strategies based on genetic makeup using nutrigenetic information.
Analyzes the effects of genetic variations on physical performance.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	Terminology; Genetic Concepts, An Overview of Genetic Material	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Literature review, Individual research	Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Literature review, Individual research	Gene and Environment	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Literature review, Individual research	Genetic Variation: Nutrition Practice	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Literature review, Individual research	Nutrients and Gene Expression I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Literature review, Individual research	Nutrients and Gene Expression II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Literature review, Individual research	Epigenetics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Individual research	Genotypic and Phenotypic Effects of Nutrition	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Literature review, Individual research	Nutrigenetics in Practice	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Literature review, Individual research	Nutrigenetics and Diabetes	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Literature review, Individual research	Nutrigenetics and Obesity	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Literature review, Individual research	Epigenetics and Cancer	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Literature review, Individual research	Nutrigenomics and Cancer	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Literature review, Individual research	Genetic Variation and Physical Performance	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
De Caterina, R., et al. (Eds.). (2019). Principles of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics: Fundamentals of individualized nutrition. Elsevier Science & Technology.
Kohlmeier, M. (2013). Nutrigenetics: Applying the science of personal nutrition. Elsevier Science & Technology. ProQuest Ebook Central.
Simopoulos, A. P., & Ordovas, J. M. (Eds.). (2004). Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics. S. Karger AG.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	149