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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ANZ2009 Toxicology Fall 2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Neslihan Bektaş
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FIRAT KARA
Recommended Optional Program Components: Anestesia Center
Course Objectives: Live as a result of the continuous development of science and technology communities to the risk of toxic substances, poisoning and related illnesses to provide information about the formation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who successfully complete this course;

1 Toxicology history, development, principles will have detailed information about,
2 types of intoxication, will have detailed information about the effects of poisoning,
3 of poisoning and toxicity assays will have detailed information about,
4 will have detailed information on the toxicokinetics of poisons,
5 Bacterial toxins, animal toxins, mycotoxins and pesticides have knowledge about.

Course Content

Toxicology definition and importance, poison and poisoning concept, the poison of the access roads, mechanism of action, Pesticides, toxic gases and vapors, organic solvents, metallic poisons, radiation and radioisotopes, mycotoxins, food poisoning, bacterial toxins, plant toxins and animal poisons that course content constitute.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Toxicology, Toxicology Information About None
2) Definition and Classification of Toxicology None
3) toxication None
4) Mechanism of action of toxins I None
5) Mechanism of action of toxins II None
6) Toxicity Tests None
7) Food Sources of Toxic Substances I None
8) Food Sources of Toxic Substances II None
9) Contaminants I None
10) Contaminants II None
11) Food Additives I None
12) Food Additives II None
13) Chemical Preservatives in Food I None
14) Chemical Preservatives in Food II None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Altuğ, Tomris, 2003. Introduction to Toxicology and Food, CRC Press, New York, USA.
References: Vural N, Toksikoloji, Ankara Ü. Eczacılık Fak. Yay. No: 73, Ankara, 2005, 659 s.
Şanlı Y, Veteriner Klinik Toksikoloji, Medipres, Ankara, 2002, 808 s

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Quizzes 1 2 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.