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 | - |
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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 |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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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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Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.
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Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.
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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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Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.
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Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.
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Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.
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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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Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.
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Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.
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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 his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.
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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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Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.
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Uses the educational role in the social service area.
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Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention
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Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.
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Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.
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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 |