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Course Description Course Name : Toxic Effects of Metals and Pesticides on Animals Course Code : BY-574 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns toxic matter and toxicity Learns the chemistry of pesticides and heavy metals Learns specific toxicity of pesticides Learns specific toxicity of heavy metals Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Investigation on the effects of heavy metals and pesticides on animals Course Contents : Toxic effects of heavy metals and pesticides are investigated in tissue level in animals especially in fish and crustaceans. Lethal and sublethal terms and basic principles of toxicology are also thought in this course. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Seminar room of the department   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 2 Pesticides usage in world-wide Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 3 Contamination of feed by pesticides Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 4 Exposure of non-target organisms Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 5 Basic toxic effects in animal metabolisms Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 6 Specific toxicity of insecticides on animals Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 7 Specific toxicity of Herbicides on animals Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 8 Exam Exam Exam 9 Presantation of homeworks Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 10 Biotransformation, distribution and storage of pesticides Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 11 Specific toxicity of metals on animals Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 12 Specific toxicity of metals on animals Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 13 Estimation of dose-effect relationships Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 14 Chelators Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 15 Accumulation, depuration and storage of metals Search the internet about the current subject Discussion on the prepared subjects 16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Toxic effects of pesticides and metals. Casarett and Doull´s toxicology. Pergamon Press, New York. 1991 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40 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 advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 1 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 2 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 2 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 2 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 2 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 2 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 3 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 2 9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 2 10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 2 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 0 12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 1 13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 3 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 3 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 3 * 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) 16 3 48     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 5 10 50 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 10 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 149 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.96 ECTS Credit: 6