NUTRITIONAL GENETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GSY418	NUTRITIONAL GENETICS	5	3	3	5

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. EMEL TOZLU ÖZTAY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to explain the effect of the hereditary structure of the individual on the determination of nutritional habits, to evaluate the importance and effect of nutrition to be as far away from the diseases as genetically predisposed and to ensure high quality of life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of this course are genetic variation, relationship of genes with nutrients, nutrients, gene expression, nutritional requirements according to genetic variation, vitamin metabolism, genetics and environment, genes, diet and plasma lipids, nutigenomics, gene-nutrient interaction in type-1 diabetes , cancer nutrigenomics, obesity genetics, epigenetic.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret the relationship between genetic factors and nutrition
Explain the relationship between genetics and diet
Relate nutrition-related genetic factors
Explain the genetic background of parameters which differ depending on food allergy, cholesterol level and blood sugar.
Estimate ways to solve gene expression related to diseases

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Biochemical Basics and Introduction to Genetics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Literature research	Proteomics, Genomics, Bioinformatics definitions, general characteristics of nucleic acids, enzymes and cell structures	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Literature research	Nutrients and Effectiveness of Food Components: Carbohydrates	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Literature research	Nutrients and Effectiveness of Food Components: Proteins, Vitamins	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Literature research	Genetic variation: its place and importance in nutritional practices	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Literature research	Nutrition Genomics and Nutrition Genetics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Literature research	Genetic Modification and Genetic Modification Nutrients I, General Review	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature research	Genetic Modification and Genetically Modified Foods II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Literature research	Nutrition and Genomics, Nutrition and Transcriptomics, Nutrition and Proteomics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Literature research	Nutrition and Methobolomics, Nutrition and Epigenomics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Literature research	Single nucleotide polymorphisms and their relationship with disease risks	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Literature research	Gene: Environmental interactions and coronary heart disease, Cancer nutrigenomics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Literature research	Gene-nutrient interaction in Type 1 Diabetes, Obesity genetics, Epigenetics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Literature research	General Review	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ordovas JM. (2004). Nutrigenetics And Nutrigenomics, World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics,Vol.93.
Fisunoglu M., Buyuktuncer Z., Ozel H., Besler H.T. (2010). Nutritional genomics and Turkish dietitians’practice, Proceedings of The Nutrition Society 69(OCE6). DOI: 10.1017/S0029665110003320

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.	0
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.	0
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.	0
2	Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.	0
2	By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.	0
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.	0
3	Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.	0
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.	0
2	Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.		1
2	Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.	0
3	Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.		1

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	0	0	0
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	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	8	3	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	126