Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
NANOTOXICOLOGY I 34304063 2 + 0 2.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Ahmet Oğuz ADA
Assistants
Goals To give information about nanoparticle concept, usage areas of nanoparticles, ways of exposure to nanoparticles, behavior of nanoparticles in the environment and toxicities on living organisms
Course Content Having knowledge about nanoparticles, knowing the health risks and possible diseases that nanoparticles may be the end result of using
Learning Outcomes 1) He/She explains the concept of nanoparticle
2) He/She defines the areas of use of nanoparticles
3) He/She describes the behaviors of nanoparticles in the environment and their toxicity on living organisms

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction of nanotoxicology Lecture

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Nanomaterials and areas of use Lecture; Question Answer

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Classification of nanomaterials for toxicological evaluation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Criteria for adapting the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials to human health and ecotoxicity studies Lecture; Question Answer

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Toxicity of nanostructures in biological systems Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Fiber-like nanoparticles Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Midterm Question Answer

Brain Based Learning
8. Week Toxicity studies of nanomaterials exposed to inhalation Lecture; Question Answer

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week The effects of nanoscale or fine quartz / titanium dioxide particles on the lungs Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week In vivo toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Hepatotoxic potentials of nanoparticles Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Toxicity of nanoparticles on blood Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Nanoparticle neurotoxicity Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Homework presentation Question Answer
Colloquium
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Nanotoxicity

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15222
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 10 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 10 2
Final Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 3
1 3
1 2
1 3
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload