Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0790 |
| Name | The Impact of Climate Change on the Human Microbiota |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Suna KIZILYILDIRIM |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Suna KIZILYILDIRIM
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the relationship between climate change and the human microbiota, and to equip them with the skills to assess the effects of environmental changes on the microbiota and human health.
Course Content
This course addresses the effects of climate change on the human microbiota and its implications for human health. The course will examine the impact of rising temperatures, air pollution, changes in dietary habits, and environmental factors on microbiota composition.
Course Precondition
Resources
Lecture notes and selected scientific publications from current literature will be used.
Notes
Current scientific publications and literature.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It explains the relationship between climate change and the human microbiota. |
| LO02 | Analyze the interactions between climate change, microbiota, and public health based on scientific evidence. |
| LO03 | It evaluates the effects of environmental factors on the composition and diversity of the human microbiota. |
| LO04 | It explains the effects of changes in the microbiota on human health, the immune system, and disease development. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of climate change and human health | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Introduction to the human microbiota: Structure, diversity, and functions | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Microbiota–host interactions and their role in health | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Effects of climate change on environmental microbiomes | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Effects of rising temperatures on the human microbiota | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Air pollution, environmental pollutants, and microbiota alterations | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Dietary changes, climate change, and gut microbiota | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Effects of climate change on immune system–microbiota interactions | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Microbiota alterations and infectious diseases | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Climate change, microbiota, and chronic diseases | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | One Health approach and microbiota | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Current approaches in microbiota research and sustainable health strategies | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Discussion of current scientific studies | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 70 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,80 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||