Information Package

Ph.D. on Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT715

NUTRITION FOR IMMUNE RESPONSE

Course Code
NUT715
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the relations between the nutrition and immune system
  2. Learn the effects of the nutrition variation on the immune system
  3. Learn food allergies and the reasons of their intolerances and symptom
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo learn the relations between the nutrition and immune system,the effects of the nutrition variation on the immune system,food allergies and the reasons of their intolerances and symptoms.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Immunologic basis
2nd Week Risk factors for the development of food allergy
3rd Week Symptoms,diagnosis,treatment
4th Week Review presentation
5th Week Food intolerance
6th Week Symptoms,diagnosis,treatment
7th Week Review presentation
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Food allergy in infancy
10th Week Symptoms,diagnosis,treatment
11th Week Review presentation
12th Week Diet and prevention of allergic disease
13th Week Review presentation
14th Week Project presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingMahan,L.K.,Stump,S.E.(2004).Krause's.Food,Nutrition and Diet Therapy,11 thEEdition,Elsevier USA.
Berdarier, C.D.(1998). Advanced Nutrition,Micronutrient,CRC pres,USA.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 20
Presentation of Article 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 48 48
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 45 90
Total Work Load292
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.73
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X
K2 X X X
K3 X X
K4 X X X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X X