EAT761 - BIOCHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
BIOCHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY I EAT761 Any Semester/Year 3 1 3 8
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Prof.Dr.Ãœlkü ÃœndeÄŸer Bucurgat, Prof.Dr.NurÅŸen BaÅŸaran, Prof.Dr.Terken Baydar, Doç.Dr.Aylin Gürbay, Doç.Dr. Pınar ErkekoÄŸlu, Doç.Dr. Gözde Girgin, Doç.Dr. Sevtap Aydın Dilsiz, Doç.Dr Suna SabuncuoÄŸlu 
Course objectiveMorphological and biochemical changes in cell by xenobiotic exposure and their toxicological outcomes. 
Learning outcomes
  1. This course aims to achieve knowledge about biochemical mechanisms in occurrence of toxicity, cell organelles and undesirable changes occurred in cell as a result of toxic effect.
Course ContentBasic principles of biochemical toxicology, response of the cell to xenobiotics including drugs, changes occurring in cell organelles and toxicological outcomes 
References1. Klaassen, C.D., Cassarett&Doulls Toxicology, The Basic Science of Poisons, McGraw Hill, New York, 2001.
Hodgson E, Levi PE, Introduction to Biochemical Toxicology, London, 1994 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance
Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
Assignments
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
Total
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes
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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)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload000

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  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest