Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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GSY418 | NUTRITIONAL GENETICS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
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Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
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Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
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Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field
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Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
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Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
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By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
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Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
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Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
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Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
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Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
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Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
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Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 126 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |