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
Epigenetics is to learn the etiology-related bases of human nutrition, environmental factors and nutrition-related diseases, to identify the possible mechanisms of these relationships, and to interpret the results of these relationships in animal studies and epidemiological studies.
Course Content
In this course, basic genetic concepts, DNA methylation, histone modification and so on. mechanisms that alter gene expression through nutrition, and the role of these processes in the formation and / or prevention of nutrition-related diseases.
Required Resources
Current research and review articles
Course Learning Outcomes
- Beslenme ile ilişkili epigenetik mekanizmalar hakkında bilgi edinilir
- Beslenme ile ilişkili hastalıkların önlenmesinde epigenetik ve optimal beslenmenin önemi hakkında bilgi ve beceriler geliştirilir
- Epigenetiğin toplum sağlığı ve beslenmesi açısından önemi değerlendirilir
- Epigenetik mekanizmalarda fonksiyonu olan spesifik besin öğelerinin etkisi ve önemi konusunda bilgi edinilir
- Epigenetik mekanizmaların beslenme ile ilişkili hastalıklar üzerindeki etkisi değerlendirilir
Core Area Distribution
(42) Life Sciences%20 (72) Health%80
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGroup StudySelf studyProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (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 | 6 | 96 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to genetics | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 2 | Basis principles in epigenetics: DNA methylation and histone modifications | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 3 | Basis principles in epigenetics: chromatin remodelling, RNA and other microDNAs | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 4 | Epigenetic mechanisms in diseases- Cancer | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 5 | Epigenetic mechanisms in diseases, Type 2 diabetes | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 6 | Epigenetic mechanisms in diseases, obesity, metabolic syndrome | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 7 | Epigenetics and specific nutrients: Folate and B12 | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Epigenetics and specific nutrients: Protein and energy | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 10 | Epigenetics and environmental factors: Diethanolamine, bisphenol A | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 11 | Epigenetics and environmental factors: Arsenic, nickel, chromium | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 12 | Epigenetics and epidemiology | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 13 | Student presentations (Epigenetic mechanisms, disease and nutrition) | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 14 | Student presentations (Epigenetic mechanisms, disease and nutrition) | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 15 | Student presentations (Epigenetic mechanisms, disease and nutrition) | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 16 | Final Examination | Final Examination |