Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
NANOTOXICOLOGY 34336051 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 enhances his/her toxicology knowledge about toxicology basics, mechanisms and practices, He/She makes contact between toxicology and the other disciplines such as pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, biophysics and forensic science which are collaborator sciences of toxicology
2) 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
3) He/She can solve the problems related with his/her field with research methods, He/She asseses and uses the original informations and technologies in the field of toxicology, He/She performes in vivo or in vitro toxicological researches which investigate the detrimental effects of various factors to the organism

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction of nanotoxicology Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Nanomaterials and areas of use Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Classification of nanomaterials for toxicological evaluation 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)
4. Week Criteria for adapting the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials to human health and ecotoxicity studies Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Toxicity of nanostructures in biological systems Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Fiber-like nanoparticles 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.)
7. Week Midterm exam 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)
8. Week Toxicity studies of nanomaterials exposed to inhalation Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week The effects of nanoscale or fine quartz / titanium dioxide particles on the lungs Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week In vivo toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Hepatotoxic potentials of nanoparticles Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Toxicity of nanoparticles on blood Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Nanoparticle neurotoxicity Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Homework presentation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
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.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Nanotoxicity

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 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 12 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 8 3
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 2
2 2
2 2
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