PROBIOTIC, PREBIOTICS AND HEALTH INTERACTIONS

NUT386

Course Code: NUT386
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Can Selim Yılmaz

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Definition and properties of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics
Gain knowledge about the intestinal microbiota and its effects on human health.
Assimilate systemic health effects of probiotics

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

It is aimed that students learn about the members of the biotic family and their effects on gut microbiota and health.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Definition and properties of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics and postbiotics
2^nd Week	Probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic definition, properties
3^rd Week	Gut microbiome definition and health implications
4^th Week	Gut microbiome definition and health implications
5^th Week	Gut microbiome definition and health implications
6^th Week	Systemic health effects of probiotics
7^th Week	Interpretation of national and international probiotic guidelines
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Systemic health effects of postbiotics
10^th Week	Article presentation
11^th Week	Article presentation
12^th Week	Article presentation
13^th Week	Article presentation
14^th Week	Article presentation
15^th Week	Eid al-Adha
16^th Week	General review

Recommended or Required Reading

1.Mikrobiyota Probiyotikler Ve Akılcı Beslenme. Editör: Prof.Dr.Mustafa Altındiş, Editör Yrd. Editör Prof.Dr.Murat Baş, Prof.Dr.Meltem Yalınay,Nobel,1.Basım,2020.
2.Yaşam Dediği 9 Metre,Prof.Dr.Murat Baş,Destek Yayınları,2019.
3. Bağırsak Mikrobiyotası Üzerinde Etkili Olan Diyetsel Bileşenler. In:Muhittin Tayfur Editors. Beslenme Ve Diyetetik Güncel Konular-6. Ankara: Hatipoğlu Yayınevi; 2018. P.139-175.
4.Nutrisyon Desteğinde Pre Ve Probiyotikler. In:Muhittin Tayfur,Sevan Çetin Özbek,Banu Süzen Editors. Klinik Nutrisyon Uygulama İlkeleri. Ankara: Hatipoğlu; 2021. P.265-297.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Presentation of Article	1	30
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	1	14
Preparation for Final exam	1	15	15
Course hours	15	3	45
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	15	15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	1	20	20
Total Work Load			111
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.7
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X
K3	X	X	X
K4
K5	X	X
K6	X	X	X
K7	X	X	X
K8
K9