EAT601 - PHARMACEUTICAL TOXICOLOGY SEMINAR I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PHARMACEUTICAL TOXICOLOGY SEMINAR I EAT601 2nd Semester 0 2 0 8
PrequisitesInstructor/Departmental Approval
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Prof.Dr. Ãœlkü ÃœndeÄŸer Bucurgat, Prof.Dr. NurÅŸen BaÅŸaran, Prof.Dr. Terken Baydar, Prof.Dr. Aylin Gürbay, Doç.Dr. Pınar ErkekoÄŸlu, Doç.Dr. Gözde Girgin, Doç.Dr. Sevtap Aydın Dilsiz, Doç.Dr. Suna SabuncuoÄŸlu 
Course objectiveTo make a research on a selected toxicological subject, and to get experience on gathering, presenting and explaining obtained information. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. The course will provide students with knowledge on the reasearh methods of recent literature of toxicology.
  2. 2. Students have knowledge on review of recent literature.
  3. 3. Student have knowledge on evaluation the findings of literature, prapartion and presentation of the seminar.
Course ContentExamination of literature from a selected toxicological subject; their evaluation and presentation as a seminar 
References1. Klaassen, C.D., Watkins J.W., "Casarett & Doull?s Essential of Toxicology, The McGraw Hill Companies, 2010.
2. Ellenhorn, M.J., "Medical Toxicology", Williams & Wilkins, Maryland, 1997.
3. Hayes, A.W., "Principles and Methods of Toxicology", Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, 2001.
4. Recent literature on selected toxicology subject  

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Selecting the seminar topic
Week 2Selecting the seminar topic
Week 3Research the available literature
Week 4Research the available literature
Week 5Research the available literature
Week 6Research the available literature
Week 7Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 8Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 9Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 10Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 11Evaluating literature and writing the report
Week 12Evaluating literature and writing the report
Week 13Evaluating literature and writing the report
Week 14Evaluating literature and writing the report
Week 15Presentation

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1100
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes00
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes0100
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1415210
Presentation / Seminar Preparation13030
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload1545240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. They have advanced and updated knowledge about the possible toxic effects of chemical, physical and biological agents.    X
2. They have strong information on different fields of toxicology and can integrate with different science disciplines with systematic approach.    X
3. They can conduct studies according to ethical principles, independently plan and carry out a project in the field of toxicology, perform advanced toxicological analyses with many different analytical techniques and evaluate the results with appropriate statistical analyses.    X
4. They can efficiently communicate with professional toxicologists; carry out teamwork and collaborate with national and international scientists.X    
5. They know different information technologies and can perform toxicoinformatic studies.    X
6. They can evaluate and interpret the information obtained from these analyses, elucidate different molecular pathways, discuss the results and present them in national and/or international meetings along with publishing their data in high impact journals.X    
7. They have information on the effects of toxic agents and pharmaceuticals in susceptible populations and different pathological conditions and on the diagnosis and the treatment of intoxications. X   
8. They are knowledgeable about evaluating the effects of environmental pollutants and toxic substances, nutritional and herbal supplements and food on public health and informing the public as well as the regulatory authorities about this issue.X    
9. They can contribute to the risk assessment and strategic decision-making processes and find the solutions for the toxicological problems encountered in daily life. X    

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