BT0155 Nanotoxicology

6 ECTS - 3-1 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3.5 National Credit

Information

Code BT0155
Name Nanotoxicology
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

Physicochemical characterization of nanomaterials; Exposure assessment assumptions for nanoparticles; Biodistribution and toxicity of nanostructures; Effects of nanoparticles on biological systems and environmental assumptions; It covers the effects of cabon and metal-based nanoparticles and quantum dots on aquatic organisms and the environment.

Course Content

Basic physical, chemical and biological principles at the nanometer level; Synthesis and modification at nano level; Properties of carbon, metal and metal oxide-based nanoparticles and quantum dots; Physico-chemical structures and effects of fabricated nanostructures; Measurement techniques used in the characterization of nanoparticles; Biotoxicity test setups; It includes ethical rules in nanotoxicity experiments with trophic transfer of nanoparticles in the food chain.

Course Precondition

To be a graduate of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Food Engineering, Fisheries.

Resources

N.A. Monteiro-Riviere, C.L. Tran. (eds.), Nanotoxicology: Characterization, Dosing, and Health Effects. Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. New York, 2007.

Notes

Lesson Slides


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the concept of nanotoxicology
LO02 Examines the toxicological steps in exposure to nanomaterials.
LO03 Explain organ level toxicity of nanoparticles.
LO04 Follows and examines developments in nanotoxicology


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 4
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. 3
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. 3
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. 2
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 2
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. 1
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. 1
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Nanotoxicology Overview Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Nanotechnology-Toxicology relationship Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Properties and Uses of Nanomaterials Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Physico-Chemical Properties of Manufactured Nanostructures Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Carbon, Metal and Metal Oxide Based Nanoparticles and Quantum Dots Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Identification and Effect of Nanoparticles in the Environment Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Acute and Chronic Toxicity Test Models Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Lesson Slides Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Effect of Nanoparticles on the Physiology of Organisms Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Biotoxicity Experiments and Biodistribution of Nanoparticles Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Oxidative Stress Inducing Potential of Nanoparticles Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Transfer of Nanoparticles in the Food Chain Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Dangers of Nanoparticles and Risk Assessment Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Ethical Rules in Nanotoxicity Experiments Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 The future of nanotoxicology Lesson Slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Lesson Slides Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Lesson Slides Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 4 60
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 4 60
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload (Hour) 159
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,36
ECTS 6 ECTS