Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
It is aimed for students to recognize the members of the biotic family and learn their effects on intestinal microbiota and health.
Course Content
The course content consists of the definitions, characteristics, and health effects of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics, the gut microbiota, and international guidelines.
Required Resources
Altındiş, M., Baş, M., & Yalınay, M. (Eds.). (2020). Mikrobiyota, Probiyotikler ve Akılcı Beslenme (1st ed.). Nobel.
Baş, M. (2019). Yaşam Dediği 9 Metre. Destek Yayınları.
Recommended Resources
Tayfur, M. (2018). Dietary Components Affecting Gut Microbiota. In M. Tayfur (Ed.), Beslenme ve Diyetetik Güncel Konular-6 (pp. 139–175). Ankara: Hatipoğlu Yayınevi.
Tayfur, M., Özbek, S. Ç., & Süzen, B. (2021). Prebiotics and Probiotics in Nutrition Support. In M. Tayfur, S. Ç. Özbek, & B. Süzen (Eds.), Klinik Nutrisyon Uygulama İlkeleri (pp. 265–297). Ankara: Hatipoğlu.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Establishes the relationship between prebiotics and probiotics.
- Defines probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics.
- Evaluates the gut microbiota and its effects on human health.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definitions and characteristics of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 2 | Definitions and characteristics of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 3 | Definition of gut microbiota and its health effects. | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 4 | Definition of gut microbiota and its health effects. | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 5 | Systemic health effects of probiotics. | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 6 | Systemic health effects of probiotics. | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 7 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 8 | Interpretation of national and international probiotic guidelines. | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 10 | Systemic health effects of prebiotics. | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 11 | Systemic health effects of prebiotics. | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 12 | Systemic health effects of synbiotics | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 13 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 14 | Systemic health effects of synbiotics | Review of the course syllabus and references. |
| 15 | Article presentation | Current Literature |
| 16 | Article Presentation | Current Literature |