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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: SHM043
Course Name: General Approach to İntoxication
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. MERVE ARICI
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To give information about the concepts of poisoning and toxicology, exposure to xenobiotics, acute and chronic effects of exposure and general approach to poisonings.
Course Content: History of poison science, related definitions and toxic effects mechanisms, special toxic effects, acute and chronic poisonings, general approach to poisonings

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) He/ She explains the history of toxicology.
2) He/ She explain general concepts and classifications of toxicology.
3) he/ She explains toxic mechanisms of action and specific toxic effects (teratogenicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity).
4) He/ She Explains liver and possible liver toxicity.
5) He/ She defines various chemical and other xenobiotics and explains the toxic effects of these.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Poison Science -
2) General Toxicology -
3) Toxic Effect Mechanism -
4) Special Toxic Effects -
5) Hepatotoxicity -
6) Acute Poisonings and Basic Principles -
7) Drug Toxicity -
8) Midterm Exam -
9) Natural Food Toxins -
10) Pesticides -
11) other poisonings -
12) Student Presentations -
13) Student Presentations -
14) Student Presentations -
15) Final Exam -
16) Final Exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim Üyesinin Ders Notları/ Lecturer's Notes
References: Vural, N. (2005). Toksikoloji
Carson, R. (2021). Silent Spring. Palme Yayınevi.
Vahide Savcı (Çev. Editörü)(2012). Zehirlenmeler ve İlaç Aşırı Dozu. Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri (5. Baskı)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Presentation 1 % 35
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Study Hours Out of Class 11 28
Presentations / Seminar 3 6
Homework Assignments 3 3
Final 1 1
Total Workload 64