Nutrition and Dietetics (DR) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code: | BES6012 | ||||
Course Name: | Endocrine Disruptors Found in Foods | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
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Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU | ||||
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Course Objectives: | Phytoesterogens, organohalogens, pesticides, phthalates, plant growth regulators, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls, heavy metals and some plastics, etc., which are natural and synthetic compounds that affect the endocrine system. identify and study its properties; to examine the possible mechanisms of action, risk analyzes of endocrine disruptors and to evaluate their effects on health. |
Course Content: | Definition and classification of endocrine disruptors, natural and synthetic endocrine disruptors and their properties, mechanisms of action, legal regulations and effects on health. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) General information about endocrine disrupting chemicals and hormones is acquired. 2) Gain information about the classification and properties of natural and synthetic endocrine disruptors. 3) Learn about the bioaccumulation and metabolism of endocrine disruptors. 4) The possible mechanisms of action of endocrine disruptors are learned. 5) Information about the effects on health and risk analysis is obtained. 6) Learn the legal regulations related to the subject in Turkey and in the world. 7) Gains the ability to analyze and present the acquired information. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Identification and classification of endocrine disruptors | |
2) | Phytoestrogens and organo halogens: classification, properties | |
3) | Pesticides: classification, properties | |
4) | Pesticides: classification, properties | |
5) | Heavy metals: classification, properties | |
6) | Dioxin and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | |
7) | Midterm | |
8) | Plastics: classification, properties | |
9) | Carcinogenic effects of endocrine disruptors | |
10) | Effects of endocrine disruptors on neurological | |
11) | Effects of endocrine disruptors on the reproductive system | |
12) | Effects of endocrine disruptors on the immune system | |
13) | Legal regulations regarding endocrine disruptors in Turkey and in the world | |
14) | Measures to reduce exposure to endocrine disruptors | |
15) | Final Exams | |
16) | Final Exams |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Guilette L.,Crain A. (ed) Enviromental Endocrine Disrupters,Taylar&Francis, 2005. 2. Helferich W, Winter CK. Food Toxicology, CRC Press, Boaca Raton, 2000. |
References: | 1. Guilette L.,Crain A. (ed) Enviromental Endocrine Disrupters,Taylar&Francis, 2005. 2. Helferich W, Winter CK. Food Toxicology, CRC Press, Boaca Raton, 2000. 3. http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/pdf/hormone_disrupting_chemicals_issue.pdf |
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1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. | ||||||||||||||||||||
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. | ||||||||||||||||||||
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. | ||||||||||||||||||||
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. | ||||||||||||||||||||
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. | ||||||||||||||||||||
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. | ||||||||||||||||||||
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. | ||||||||||||||||||||
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. | ||||||||||||||||||||
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. | ||||||||||||||||||||
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. | ||||||||||||||||||||
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. | ||||||||||||||||||||
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. | ||||||||||||||||||||
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. | ||||||||||||||||||||
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. | ||||||||||||||||||||
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. | 2 | 2 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. | |
1) | He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field. | |
2) | He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. | |
2) | He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization. | |
3) | He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. | |
3) | He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise. | 1 |
4) | He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. | |
4) | He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals. | |
5) | He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. | |
5) | He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research. | |
6) | He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. | |
6) | He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team. | 1 |
7) | He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. | |
7) | He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies. | 1 |
8) | He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. | |
8) | He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach. | |
9) | He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. | 2 |
9) | He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary. | |
10) | He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. | |
10) | He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates. | 2 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 16 | 48 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 48 |
Presentations / Seminar | 16 | 48 |
Homework Assignments | 16 | 48 |
Midterms | 1 | 5 |
Final | 1 | 5 |
Total Workload | 202 |