| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | OTİ-23-119 | NanotoxIcology | Elective | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to raise individuals who have knowledge about the properties and uses of nanoparticles, the biological effects and biodistribution of nanoparticles, the toxic effects of nanoparticles on cells, tissues and organs, the effects of nanoparticles on aquatic organisms and the environment, and risk assessment. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mine KÖKTÜRK |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Gains proficiency in general principles of nanotoxicology | | 2 | Gains proficiency in in vivo and in vitro toxicological studies of nanoparticles | | 3 | Gains proficiency about the effects of nanoparticles used in agriculture | | 4 | Gains proficiency in nanoparticle interaction with Biological Systems and activation of intracellular signaling mechanisms. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| There is no prerequisite for this course. |
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| Course Contents |
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| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to nanotoxicology | | | | 2 | Exposure assessment assumptions for nanoparticles, biodistribution of nanoparticles | | | | 3 | Carbon Nanotube Structures and Compositions: Implications for Toxicological Studies | | | | 4 | Physico-Chemical Properties of Nanoparticles with Determined Potential Toxicity | | | | 5 | Evaluation of Exposure to Nanoparticles in the Workplace | | | | 6 | Environmental Considerations: Occurrence, Fate and Characterization of Nanoparticles in the Environment | | | | 7 | Understanding the Neurotoxicology and Cardiotoxicology Potential of Nanoparticles | | | | 8 | Mid-Term Exam | | | | 9 | Nanoparticle Interaction with Biological Systems and Activation of Intracellular Signaling Mechanisms | | | | 10 | In vivo and in vitro toxicology studies of nanoparticles | | | | 11 | Effect of Nanoparticles on Developmental Biology | | | | 12 | Effects of nanoparticles used in agriculture | | | | 13 | Effect of Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms | | | | 14 | Nanotechnology and Toxicology | | | | 15 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Monteiro-Riviere, N. A., & Tran, C. L. (Eds.). (2007). Nanotoxicology: characterization, dosing and health effects. CRC Press.
2. Gatti, A. M., & Montanari, S. (2015). Case studies in nanotoxicology and particle toxicology. Academic Press.
3. Kumar, V., Dasgupta, N., & Ranjan, S. (Eds.). (2018). Nanotoxicology: toxicity evaluation, risk assessment and management. CRC Press. |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Discussion | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Question-Answer | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Performance | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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| 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 |
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