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| Code | ABL594 |
| Name | Introduction to Toxicology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Göksun DEMİREL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to inform the students about basic toxicology, specific toxicology issues, target organ toxicity, xenobiotic toxicity and poisoning.
Course Content
To give information about the history and general concepts of toxicology, the concepts of toxicology, the ways of entry of poisons into the body and the toxicological effects of some chemical substances.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Toxicology. Nevin Vural.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the basic concepts used in toxicology. |
| LO02 | Recognizes sub-branches of toxicology. |
| LO03 | Comprehends toxicokinetics and toxic effects mechanisms. |
| LO04 | Knows target organ toxicity. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the relations between the areas of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solutions for solving complex problems that may be encountered in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follow the scientific meetings and researches in forensic area. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and history of toxicology. | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts in toxicology | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Toxicity Mechanisms and Factors Affecting Toxicity | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Categorizing toxic substance exposure. | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Specific Toxic Effects I: Genotoxicity, Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Specific Toxic Effects II: Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Midterm | Lesson Repetition Subject Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 8 | Teratogenicity | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 9 | Genetic Polymorphism-Related Toxic Effects | extbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Environmental Toxicology and Disaster Toxicology | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Chemicals that are frequently exposed in the workplace | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | War Poisons | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Approach to Poisonings | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Antidote and first aid in poisoning | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Antidote and first aid in poisoning II | Textbooks and current literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lesson Repetition Subject Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lesson Repetition Subject Repetition | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||