Toxic Agents and Genotoxicology
Medical Biology
Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxic Agents and Genotoxicology | TBG620 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Doğan GÜLKAÇ
Prof. Dr. Murat KASAP
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Evaluate the identify and describe of the toxicants
2) Evaluate the biochemical process of toxic materials
3) Evaluate the effects of toxicants on genetic material
4) Evaluate the mechanism of toxicity
5) Describe the induction mechanisms to genetic alteration of toxic materials
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Candidates are provided with in-depth knowledge on Introduction to toxicology, toxic effects of pesticides, toxic effects of metals, toxic effects of solvent and gases, toxic effects of radiation and radiated materials, toxic effects of animal poisons, toxic effects of herbicide, ecotoxicology, chemical carcinogenesis, developmental toxicology, induction mechanisms to genetic alteration of toxic materials, new approaches in genotoxicology.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required