| NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (TURKISH) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BES1005 | Medical Biology and Genetics | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | Tr |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEYDA İĞNAK |
| Course Objectives: | Main objective is to introduce the basic concepts of human genetics and their reflections on medical practice. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; o Students will be able to comprehend the size and function of human genome o Understand the links between diseases and the disturbance of genetic information o Know how advances in genetics could be used for the benefit of patients and their families |
| The concepts of medical genetics and genome; molecular basis of human diseases; genetics in medical practice; mutations and polymorphisms; molecular genetic applications; rare and complex genetic diseases; genetics of cancer and asthma |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Introduction and basic concepts | ||
| 2) | Genetics in medical practice - I | ||
| 3) | Genetics in medical practice - II | ||
| 4) | Structure of genome - I | ||
| 5) | Structure of genome - II | ||
| 6) | Gene expression - I | ||
| 7) | Gene expression - II | ||
| 8) | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9) | Molecular genetic applications | ||
| 10) | Molecular genetic basis of diseases | ||
| 11) | Hemoglobinopathies | ||
| 12) | Mutations | ||
| 13) | Mendelian diseases | ||
| 14) | Diseases with complex genetic background | ||
| 15) | Genetics of cancer and asthma | ||
| 16) | Final Exam | ||
| Course Notes: | Strachan, T. Read, A.P. (2010). Human Molecular Genetics 4th Edition, Taylor & Francis Group ISBN: 9780815341499 |
| References: | Nussbaum, R. McInnes, R. Willard, H. (2007) Genetics in Medicine 7th Edition, Thompson & Thompson ISBN: 9781416030805 Alberts et al. (2007) Molecular Biology of the Cell 5th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group ISBN: 9780815341055 Rimoin et al. (2006). Emery and Rimoin’s Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics 5th Edition. Churchill & Livingstone ISBN: 9780443068706 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Midterms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. | 2 |
| 2) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | 2 |
| 3) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | 3 |
| 4) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | 2 |
| 5) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | 2 |
| 6) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. | 2 |
| 7) | To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) | 1 |
| 8) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | 2 |
| 9) | To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | 2 |
| 11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 1 |
| 12) | To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. | 1 |