Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
192000404100	ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY	Compulsory	2	4	2

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle

Objectives of the Course

To provide students with information about environmental pollution and factors that poison the environment and to gain basic skills about environmental toxicology.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Öğr.Gör. Ercan OĞUZ

Learning Outcomes

1	Interprets possible poisons and poisonings in working life, active substances and sources that cause poisoning, diagnosis and treatment approaches.
2	To be able to explain the entry routes of toxic substances into living organisms.
3	Recognize toxic effects mechanisms
4	Recognize the effects of metallic pollutants
5	Recognize the effects of gaseous pollutants in the air
6	Recognize the effects of dust pollutants in the air
7	Recognize the toxic effects of organic solvents
8	Interprets the subject of important toxic substances used in industry

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Non

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Non

Course Contents

General concepts in toxicology, Classification of toxic substances according to their chemical structures, Metallic pollutants, Gas and dust pollutants in the air, organic solvents, Important toxic substances used in industry

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Definition and history of toxicology
2	General concepts in toxicology
3	Classification of toxic substances according to their chemical structures
4	Ways of entry of toxic substances into living organisms; toxic mechanisms of action
5	Evaluation of the toxic effect
6	Mutagen and teratogenic substances and agents. Chemical carcinogens
7	Midterm
8	Behaviors of chemicals in abiotic environment and pollutants
9	Effects of metallic pollutants
10	Effects of gas and dust pollutants in the air
11	Toxic Effects of Organic Solvents
12	Pesticides and Soil Pollutants
13	Behaviors of Pesticides in Biotic and Abiotic Environment
14	Radiation and Toxicology of Radioactive Isotopes
15	Important Toxic Substances Used in Industry

Recommended or Required Reading

Kaya S.,Pirinçci İ.,Bilgili A.Çevre Bilimi ve Çevre Toksikolojisi;Medisan Yayınevi,1998, Çepel N.,Ekolojik sorunlar ve Çözümleri;Tubitak Popüler Bilim Kitapları,2002

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Non

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Quiz	6	2	12
Attending Lectures	14	2	28
Question-Answer	14	2	28
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			71

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High