Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
METAL TOXICOLOGY 34336041 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors İlker ATEŞ
Assistants
Goals Informing about the principles of treatment of metal toxicity with metal toxicity
Course Content Toxic effects of metals, toxic mechanisms, acute and chronic toxicities of metals, biomarkers
Learning Outcomes 1) He/She creates functional interactions with relevant individuals and organizations by using strategic decision-making processes about the solutions of the problems related to the field of his/her
2) He/She complies with ethical research.
3) He/She produces solutions for social, scientific and ethical issues in business life and his/her field. Also he/she supports the development of these values at the national and international level

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Major toxic metals Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
2. Week Factors affecting metal toxicity Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Toxicity of arsenic Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
4. Week Cadmium toxicity Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
5. Week Chromium toxicity Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
6. Week Lead toxcicity Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Mercury toxicity Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Midterm exam Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
9. Week Essential metals with risk of toxicity Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Cobalt, trivalent chromium, copper Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
11. Week Iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
12. Week Metals used for treatment Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
13. Week Aluminum, bismuth, lithium Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Homework presentations Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Play Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Biological Monitoring of Toxic Metals
Casarett&Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons
Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
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 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 12 3
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 8 3
Final Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 3
2 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