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Course Description Course Name : Heavy Metal Toxicology Course Code : ÇM-523 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BELGİN BAYAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has information about the types, sources and properties of heavy metals. Has information about the environmental effects of heavy metals. Has information about the conventional and advanced treatment and disposal methods of heavy metals. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To understand the importance of types, sources, properties and effects (human,plant,animal health and ecology) of toxic elements on environment and to obtain information on conventional and advanced treatment and disposal methods. Course Contents : This course consists the subjects including types of heavy metals and thier sources, properties and toxic effects on the environment and conventional and advanced treatment and disposal methods.for heavy metals. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The types of heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 2 The sources of heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 3 The environmental effects of heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 4 Pre-treatment of heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 5 Conventional and advanced treatment of heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 6 Treatment of sludge with heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 7 Disposal of sludge with heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 8 Industrial wastes with heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 9 Mid Exam Reading and homework Presentation 10 Industrial wastes with heavy metals Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 11 Treatment and disposal methods ( ion exchange, evaporation, reverse osmosis). Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 12 Treatment and disposal methods (ion exchange, evaporation, reverse osmosis). Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 13 Treatment and disposal methods (ion exchange, evaporation, reverse osmsis). Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 14 Treatment and disposal methods (electrodialysis, solvent extraction) Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 15 Treatment and disposal methods (electrodialysis, solvent extraction) Reading and homework Lecture, Slayt and Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Reading and homework Writing Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Harrison R. M.(Ed.), 1993. Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control, The Royal Society of Chemistry,Cambridge, UK.. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has the command of a foreign language at a level to translate and understand an article written in. 4 2 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of his computer software. 4 3 Improves and provides required information on the basis of the basic competencies gained at the undergraduate level in the field of Environmental Engineering. 5 4 Understands the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field. 5 5 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at his specialized level in his field. 5 6 Combines and comments on the knowledge in their area with various scientific discipline and ability to produce new knowledge, to be able to solve the problems demanding expertise using scientific methods. 5 7 Describes the problem independently in their field, evaluates solving methods, comments on the results and applies of the results when necessary. 5 8 Develops new strategic methods in order to solve unexpected complex problems encountered related to their field and takes initiatives to formulate a solution. 5 9 Analyses the knowledge in his field in a critical way and and directs his learning and performs advanced level research independetly 5 10 Examines, develops social relationships and the norms which diverts these social relationships with a critical view of and acts to change them if necessary. 5 11 Transfers current developments in the field of his studies, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 5 12 Develops plans of strategy, policy, and implementation issues related to their area and evaluates results obtained within the framework of processes of quality. 4 13 Uses knowledge in their field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 5 14 Teaches each and supervises scientific and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation related to their field. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 124 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.96 ECTS Credit: 5