PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics with a master's degree
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BDY653

Course Name:

Nutrition and Immune System

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	15

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. HANDE ÖNGÜN YILMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To review the impact of nutrients on maintaining the homeostasis of immune system during physiological, pathological and different developmental stages of life, to understand the mechanism of these impacts at biochemical, molecular and cellular levels, to explore the role of nutrients in maintaining optimal immune function and prevention of diseases
Beslenme ve immün fonksiyonları arasındaki ilişkiler, hastalıklarda ve tedavide besin öğeleri ile immün fonksiyonun etkileşimi, beslenmedeki değişikliğin immun sistem ve inflamasyona etkisi

Course Content:

The relationship between nutrition and immune function, the interaction of nutrients and immune function in disease and treatments, the effect of nutritional alterations on immune system and inflammation

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Have the general knowledge of immune system, immune system components and inflammation
2) Explore the impact of an immune response on metabolism and nutritional needs
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Learn the mechanisms of these interactions
Field Specific Competence
1) Translate the implication of macro and micro nutrient influence on immune system into nutrition programmes and determination of the recommended dietary allowance
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Practice the interaction between balanved, deficient or over nutrition state of nutrient intake and immune system from early life until elderly

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General introduction	none
2)	Immune system and components	none
3)	Metabolites that help to regulate immune responses	none
4)	Macro nutrients and immune system	none
5)	Micronutrients and immune system	none
6)	Other dietary components and immune system	none
7)	Assignment for midterm exam	none
8)	Inflammation and its components	none
9)	Metabolites that help to regulate inflammatory response	none
10)	Infection and immune system	none
11)	Malnutrition and immune system	none
12)	Obesity and immune system	none
13)	autoimmune diseases	none
14)	Seminar for final exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

none1. Dietary Components and Immune Function. Ed. Watson R.R., Zibadi S., Preedy V.R. Humana Press (2010) e-ISBN 978-1-60761-061-8.
2. Guide to Signal Pathways in Immune Cells. Wardle, E.N. Humana Press (2009) e-ISBN: 978-1-60327-538-5.
3. Modern Nutrition in Health and Diseases. Ed. Shils M.E., Ross A.C., Caballero B.J., Cousins R.J. (2013).

References:

1. Dietary Components and Immune Function. Ed. Watson R.R., Zibadi S., Preedy V.R. Humana Press (2010) e-ISBN 978-1-60761-061-8.
2. Guide to Signal Pathways in Immune Cells. Wardle, E.N. Humana Press (2009) e-ISBN: 978-1-60327-538-5.
3. Modern Nutrition in Health and Diseases. Ed. Shils M.E., Ross A.C., Caballero B.J., Cousins R.J. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2012).

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	4	2	3	5
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to defend original ideas in discussing the issues in the field, to analyze and develop social relations and norms that direct these relations with a critical point of view
1) Increase decision-making ability by developing rational solutions with creative and critical thinking method to new developments related to the field and possible problems.
2) To acquire the ability to develop, authenticate and deepen the level of expertise by researching, discussing and discussing more sophisticated and advanced information in an up-to-date and original manner in relation to the graduate education that the student has received.
3) Be able to evaluate and use new information in the field with a systematic approach.
5) To develop multidisciplinary study skills and to provide practical approaches to solve interdisciplinary problems and to be a leader in the team here.
7) to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the issues related to the moment, to make good use of the strategic decision-making processes in the solution of these problems and to contribute to the society in which it lives

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to defend original ideas in discussing the issues in the field, to analyze and develop social relations and norms that direct these relations with a critical point of view
1)	Increase decision-making ability by developing rational solutions with creative and critical thinking method to new developments related to the field and possible problems.
2)	To acquire the ability to develop, authenticate and deepen the level of expertise by researching, discussing and discussing more sophisticated and advanced information in an up-to-date and original manner in relation to the graduate education that the student has received.
3)	Be able to evaluate and use new information in the field with a systematic approach.
5)	To develop multidisciplinary study skills and to provide practical approaches to solve interdisciplinary problems and to be a leader in the team here.
7)	to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the issues related to the moment, to make good use of the strategic decision-making processes in the solution of these problems and to contribute to the society in which it lives

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Observation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			87