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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI197
Course Name: Toxic Substances in Nutrients
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. BUKET ÇETİNER
Course Lecturer(s): Doctoral Lecturer Buket ÇETİNER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide information about basic concepts of food safety and food additives. Providing information on toxicity assessments of chemicals To provide information about toxic substances formed in foods and toxic substances formed from external sources and their effects. To provide information about food allergies.
Course Content: Food safety, food additives, toxicity assessments of chemicals, classification, identification and effects of toxic substances formed in foods due to various reasons, food allergy

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn about the food safety
2) She/He has information about natural contaminants.
3) She/He has information about pesticides and their effects.
4) She/He has information heavy metals and their effects.
5) She/He has information about food allergy.
6) Have knowledge about additives
7) She/He has information about toxic substances in foods and their effects
8) Have knowledge about toxicity assessments of chemicals.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General Information About the Course, Food Safety Introduction
2) Food Safety and General Concepts
3) Food Additives
4) Toxicology – Toxicity Testing of Chemicals
5) Classification and Definitions of Toxic Substances in Foods
6) Toxic Substances Naturally Found in Foods – Natural Food Toxins (Plant-derived Toxins, Fungal Toxins, Animal-derived Toxins)
7) Toxic Substances Naturally Found in Foods – Microbial Toxins (Mycotoxins, Bacterial Toxins)
8) Mid term exam
9) Toxic Substances Contaminated in Foods During Food Processing and Consumption Chemical Pollutants Environmental Pollutants
10) Environmental Pollutants Pesticide Residues (Agricultural Drugs)
11) Veterinary Drug Residues Pollutants Transferred from Packaging Materials to Food Detergent/Disinfectant Residues
12) Pollutants Formed During Cooking Process (PAH-HA-Acrylamide-N-Nitroso Compounds)
13) Detection of Harmful Substances Limitations of Toxic Substances in Foods
14) Food Allergy - Intolerans
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: o Dersin öğretim üyesinin notları - Lecturer's notes.
References: o Karakaya, A.E., Kimyasaldan Gıdaya Doz ve Risk: Uzun ve Sağlıklı Bir Yaşam Gerçekleşmeyen Risklerden Artakalandır, The Kitap Yayınları, 2019.
o Ayaz, A., Yurttagül, M., Besinlerdeki Toksik Öğeler I-II, Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No: 727, 2008.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 28
Field Work 13 27
Study Hours Out of Class 13 46
Presentations / Seminar 4 8
Homework Assignments 2 4
Quizzes 2 2
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 117