a) Theoretical part: In this course, food allergies and sensitivities, algae, fungi or bacterial origin toxins, food additives and food contaminants will be discussed.
b) Laboratory applications: -
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Programme learning outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1) Argue the importance of food toxicology for human health. |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, B |
2) Explains the toxicity mechanisms of mycotoxins and fungal toxins, explains the toxicity symptoms and clinical treatment methods. |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, B |
3) Explains the toxicity mechanism of preservative, flavoring, coloring, flavor enhancing agents used in foods, explains the toxicity symptoms and clinical treatment methods. |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, B |
4) Explains the toxicity mechanism of food contaminants in the food chain, explains the toxicity symptoms and clinical treatment methods. |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, B |
5) Explain the toxicity symptoms of food allergens and the treatment methods to be applied in the clinic. |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, B |
Course Flow
Week |
Theoretical Topics |
Lab Content |
Study Materials |
1 |
INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL TOXICOLOGY |
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2 |
FOOD ALLERGY-FOOD DRUG INTERACTIONS-FOOD HYPERSENSITIVITY |
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3 |
ANIMAL TOXINS |
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4 |
PHYTOTOXINS |
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5 |
MYCOTOXINS |
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6 |
MUSHROOMS |
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7 |
FOOD CONTAMINANTS FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTES |
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8 |
HEAVY METALS AS A FOOD CONTAMINANT |
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9 |
TOXICANTS FORMED DURING FOOD PROCESSING |
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10 |
Presentations |
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11 |
Presentations |
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12 |
Presentations |
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13 |
Presentations |
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Recommended Sources
Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
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Material Sharing
Documents |
Photocopy Shared |
Assignments |
Shared |
Exams |
Not shared |
Assessment
IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Homework |
1 |
10 |
Midterm Exam |
1 |
30 |
Final Exam |
1 |
60 |
Total |
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100 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
Total |
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100 |
COURSE CATEGORY |
Compulsary/Elective |
Course’s Contribution to Program
No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy. |
X |
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2 |
Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people. |
X |
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3 |
Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies. |
X |
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4 |
Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues. |
X |
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5 |
Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources. |
X |
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6 |
Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society. |
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7 |
Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle. |
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8 |
Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results. |
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9 |
Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects. |
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10 |
Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field. |
ECTS
Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) |
15 |
2 |
30 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Midterm Exams |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Final |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Total Work Load |
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60 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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3.0 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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3 |