TOXIC SUBTANCES AND ITS BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS ON ORGANISMS
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Course Title:
TOXIC SUBTANCES AND ITS BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS ON ORGANISMS
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Course Code:
BYL0535
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Type of Course:
Optional
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Level of Course:
First Cycle
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Year of Study:
2
6
Semester:
3
7
ECTS Credits Allocated:
4
8
Theoretical (hour/week):
2
9
Practice (hour/week) :
0
10
Laboratory (hour/week) :
0
11
Prerequisites:
None
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Recommended optional programme components:
None
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Language:
Turkish
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Mode of Delivery:
Face to face
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Course Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. SERAP ÇELİKLER KASIMOĞULLARI
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Course Lecturers:
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Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Serap Çelikler Kasımoğulları
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Website:
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Objective of the Course:
The aim of the course is to investigate the basic aspects of toxicology and details in toxocologic processes. Providing insight on toxicology subjects to improve perspective of students is a core focus.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
It contributes to a deeper understanding of the biological consequences of individuals' exposure to foreign substances.
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Learning Outcomes:
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The student gains basic knowledge on toxicology.;
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Has competence in understanding and examining the studies in toxicology field.;
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Makes deductions on potential interactions between chemical substances and organism;
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Can utilize presentation techniques in sharing scientific research and publications.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
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Toxicology definition, history and sub-disciplines
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Classification and characteristics of toxic substances
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Toxicity concept and factors affecting toxicity
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Dose-response relationship
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LD50 value, its characteristics and other definitions
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Administration ways of toxic substances
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Absorbtion and distributions of toxic substances
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Metabolism and, Phase I reactions of toxic substances
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Metabolism and, Phase II reactions of toxic substances
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Excretion of toxic substances
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Special toxic effects of toxic substances
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Mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects of toxic substances
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Genetic toxicity and risk assessment
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Toxicity tests
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Casarett and Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Open ended questions, multiple choice questions, project assignment
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
0
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
0
Projects
1
30
30
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
1
30
30
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
30
30
Total WorkLoad
118
Total workload/ 30 hr
3,93
ECTS Credit of the Course
4
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
