Graduate Education Institute · Nutrition and Dietetics · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to define gene expressions, convey gene-nutrient, gene and environment relationships, and examine the interaction of genes with diseases.
Course Content
The content of this course consists of genes, nutrition, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics applications and interpretation of the results.
Course Learning Outcomes
- It results in the effect of your genetics on feeding.
- To learn genetic, nutrigenetic and nutrigenomic concepts.
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genetic Variation | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 2 | Gen: Environmental Interaction and Coronary Heart Disease Riski | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 3 | Genes, Diet and Plasma Lipids: Evidence from Observational Studies | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 4 | The dynamic relationships between causes of diseases and exposure to genomes and environments | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 5 | Balance of Omega-6 / Omega-3 Proportion via Nutrigenomic Balance | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 6 | Nutrition and Gene Expression I | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 7 | Nutrition and Gene Expression II | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 8 | Food Ingredients Activity and Safety Evaluation Nutrigenomik | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 9 | Genetic Variation and Nutritional Requirement | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 10 | Vitamin Metabolism, genetics and environment I | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 11 | Vitamin Metabolism, genetics and environment II | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 12 | Type 1 DM gene and Food Interaction | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 13 | Cancer and nutrigenomic | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 14 | Cancer and Epigenetics | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 15 | Genetic Variation and Physical Performance | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |
| 16 | Student Presentations | A.P.Simopoulos, J.M. Ordovas, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Karger |


