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. |
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 |