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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 Spring
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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.