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Information
| Code | SD0507 |
| Name | Poisonous Animals |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
It is to give information about the biology of poisonous animals to students who are curious about nature and animals, and to explain the effectiveness of their toxins in a comparative manner.
Course Content
In this course, the properties, lethal effects and biological characteristics of toxins, which are frequently used in defense, attack and hunting in the animal kingdom, are examined in detail.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, 9th edition
Notes
Internet
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gets general information about poisons and understands their history and importance for humans. |
| LO02 | Recognize the molecules found in poisons |
| LO03 | Understands toxicity, toxic limits and toxin comparisons |
| LO04 | Understands the types of poisoning devices and types of poisoning |
| LO05 | Distinguishes snake venoms and other animal poisons |
| LO06 | Understands the importance of venom as a weapon for animals |
| LO07 | Explain the use of poisons in human health |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal toxins and an introduction about toxic substance | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 2 | Content of animal toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 3 | Antidote | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 4 | Reptilia toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 5 | Snake teeth and their venoms | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 6 | Amphibia toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 7 | Some sea animals and their toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | |
| 9 | Protista toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 10 | Coelenterata toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 11 | Mollusca toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 12 | Fish toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 13 | Arthropoda toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 14 | Transmission of toxins through food and the food chain | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 15 | Usage areas and video display of toxins | Reading lecture notes and internet browsing | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Overview | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Overview |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||