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| Code | BY045 |
| Name | Aquatic Toxicology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Mustafa TUNÇSOY |
Course Goal / Objective
Aquatic ecosystems will be defined, all kinds of pollution factors will be identified and the effects of these pollutants on aquatic organisms will be examined
Course Content
Introduction to aquatic toxicology, Bioavailability of toxic substances in aquatic systems, Path and kinetics of toxic substance uptake Toxicokinetics, Biotransformation, Mechanisms of toxicity, Reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress, target organ toxicity, Exposure assessment and modeling in the aquatic environment, Toxicity studies constitute the content of this course.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Course Notes
Notes
Mustafa TUNÇSOY Powerpoint Presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands basic toxicological principles |
| LO02 | Explains the concept of aquatic toxicology |
| LO03 | Describes how different chemicals enter, are processed, and eliminated by aquatic organisms |
| LO04 | Understands the ways in which toxins enter aquatic organisms, their absorption, distribution and excretion, and their toxic effect mechanisms |
| LO05 | Knows cell damage and protection mechanisms, reactive metabolites and toxicity in various tissues, organs and systems of aquatic organisms |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications of the graduate, it develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise and reaches the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new idea, method, design and / or application that brings innovation to the field, or applies a known idea, method, design and / or application to a different field, researches, comprehends, designs and applies an original topic. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains high level skills in using research methods in the field studies. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific paper in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examines and develops the social relations and the norms that direct these relations from a critical point of view. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field with experts, and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in his / her field. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field; It contributes to the process of being a society of knowledge and sustaining it. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and supports the development of these values. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to basic toxicology | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Aquatic toxicology concept | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Aquatic organisms and their characteristics | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Entry routes, absorption, distribution and excretion of toxins into aquatic organisms | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Absorption and distribution of toxins in aquatic organisms | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Excretion of toxins from aquatic organisms | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Toxic action mechanisms of xenobiotics in aquatic organisms | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Biotransformation of toxic chemicals in aquatic organisms | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Cell damage and protection mechanisms in aquatic animals | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Reactive metabolites and oxidative stress | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Nervous system and toxicity in aquatic animals | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Hepatotoxicity and liver damage in aquatic animals | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Circulation and toxicity in aquatic organisms | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Excretory system and toxicity in aquatic animals | Reference lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||