Information
Code | BY056 |
Name | Mussel 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esin Gülnaz CANLI |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the toxic effects of metals on fish physiology
Course Content
Mussels are used as bioindicators in environmental toxicology because they naturally contain poison and accumulate xenobiotics. In this lesson, the importance of mussels in terms of environmental toxicology will be explained with various examples.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Lecture notes
Notes
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Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Explains general toxicology. |
LO02 | Describes the phylum Mollusca and mussels. |
LO03 | Explain the ecological importance of mussels. |
LO04 | Explain the uses of mussels as bioindicator organisms. |
LO05 | Explain the uses of mussels as bioindicator organisms |
LO06 | It describes the toxins that mussels have. |
LO07 | Explains the relationship between nanotoxicology and mussels. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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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. | |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | 1 |
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. | |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains high level skills in using research methods in the field studies. | 2 |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 2 |
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. | |
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. | 2 |
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. | 1 |
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. | |
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. | 2 |
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 |
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1 | Introduction to general toxicology | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
2 | General characteristics of the Phylum Mollusca | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
3 | Bivalved mollusk biology | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
4 | Natural mussel poisoning | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
5 | Dinoflagellate toxins and mechanism of action | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
6 | Ecological importance of mussels | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
7 | Mussels as bioindicator animals | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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9 | Environmental metal pollution and mussels | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
10 | Environmental metal pollution and mussels 2 | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
11 | Environmental pesticide pollution and mussels | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
12 | Nanotoxicology and mussels | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
13 | Micro and nano plastic pollution and mussels | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
14 | Organic pollution and mussels | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
15 | Effects of temperature increase on mussel physiology | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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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 | 5 | 5 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |