| Nutrition and Dietetics (Master) (with Thesis) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code: | BES5029 | ||||
| Course Name: | Community Nutrition and Epidemiology | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | To identify and examine the properties of the natural and synthetic compounds that affect the endocrine system such as phytoestrogens, organohalogens, pesticides, phthalates, plant growth regulators, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls, heavy metals, and some plastics, etc., to examine the possible mechanisms of action, risk analyzes of endocrine disruptors and to evaluate their effects on health. |
| Course Content: | Definition and classification of endocrine disruptors, natural and synthetic endocrine disruptors and their properties, mechanisms of action, legal regulations and their effects on health. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To obtain general information about endocrine-disrupting chemicals and hormones. 2) To gain information about the classification and properties of natural and synthetic endocrine disruptors. 3) To gain information about the bioaccumulation and metabolism of endocrine disruptors. 4) To learn the possible mechanisms of action of endocrine disruptors. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Identification and classification of endocrine disruptors | |
| 2) | Phytoestrogens and organic halogens: classification, properties | |
| 3) | Plant growth regulators: classification, properties | |
| 4) | Pesticides: classification, properties | |
| 5) | Heavy metals: classification, properties | |
| 6) | Plastics: classification, properties | |
| 7) | Legal regulations about endocrine disruptors in Turkey and in the world | |
| 8) | Midtern Exam | |
| 9) | Measures to reduce exposure to endocrine disruptors | |
| 10) | Health effects of endocrine disruptors I: Carcinogenic | |
| 11) | Effects of endocrine disruptors on health II: Neurological | |
| 12) | Effects of endocrine disruptors on health III: Reproductive | |
| 13) | Effects of endocrine disruptors on health IV: Immunological | |
| 14) | Risk analyzes of endocrine disruptors | |
| 15) | Final Exam |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Guilette L.,Crain A. (ed) Enviromental Endocrine Disrupters,Taylar&Francis, 2005. 2. Helferich W, Winter CK. Food Toxicology, CRC Press, Boaca Raton, 2000. 3. http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/pdf/hormone_disrupting_chemicals_issue.pdf 4. Konu ile ilgili güncel bilimsel yayınlar |
| References: | 1. Guilette L.,Crain A. (ed) Enviromental Endocrine Disrupters,Taylar&Francis, 2005. 2. Helferich W, Winter CK. Food Toxicology, CRC Press, Boaca Raton, 2000. 3. http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/pdf/hormone_disrupting_chemicals_issue.pdf 4. Konu ile ilgili güncel bilimsel yayınlar |
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| 1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. | ||||||||||
| 5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. | ||||||||||
| 6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. | ||||||||||
| 8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. | ||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. | 3 |
| 2) | He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. | 3 |
| 3) | He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. | 1 |
| 4) | He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. | |
| 5) | He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. | |
| 6) | He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. | 1 |
| 7) | He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. | |
| 8) | He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. | 1 |
| 9) | He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. | 1 |
| 10) | He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 152 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 197 | |