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  • Course Information
    • Course Title Code Semester Laboratory+Practice (Hour) Pool Type ECTS
    Endocrine Disrupting Chemical and Environment CSY512 FALL-SPRING 3+0 University E 6
    Learning Outcomes
    1-Explains how the endocrine system is affected.
    2-Explains the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on natural life and human health.
    3-Classifies endocrine disrupting chemicals.
    4-Explains the legislation on food, drinking water and natural life related to endocrine disrupting chemicals.
    5-Defines applications for monitoring and control of endocrine disrupting chemicals.
  • ECTS / WORKLOAD
    • ActivityPercentage

    (100)

    		NumberTime (Hours)Total Workload (hours)
    Course Duration (Weeks x Course Hours)14342
    Classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14570
    Assignments4012525
    Short-Term Exams (exam + preparation) 0000
    Midterm exams (exam + preparation)0000
    Project0000
    Laboratory 0000
    Final exam (exam + preparation) 6013030
    Other 0000
    Total Workload (hours)   167
    Total Workload (hours) / 30 (s)     5,57 ---- (6)
    ECTS Credit   6
  • Course Content
    • Week Topics Study Metarials
    1 Introduction to endocrinology R1-Chapter 1
    2 Endocrine disrupting activity and exposure R1-Chapter 2
    3 Basic toxicological definitions R1-Chapter 7
    4 Major groups of endocrine disrupters and their sources R1-Chapter 3
    5 Effects on reproductive system and sex ratio R2-Chapter 3-4
    6 Effects on thyroid hormone and adrenocortical functions R2-Chapter 5
    7 Effects on immune system and energy metabolism R2-Chapter 14-15
    8 Effects on child development and health R2-Chapter 13
    9 Cancer development and epigenetics R2-Chapter 10
    10 Risk assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals R2-Chapter 16
    11 Endocrine disrupting chemicals and wildlife R4
    12 Endocrine disrupting chemicals and food legislation R2-Chapter 17
    13 Endocrine disrupting chemicals and drinking water R2-Chapter 18
    14 Monitoring programs and control R3-Chapter 1-7
    Prerequisites -
    Language of Instruction Turkish / English
    Responsible Assoc. Prof. Özgür KUZUKIRAN
    Instructors -
    Assistants Asist. Prof. İlker ŞİMŞEK
    Resources R1-Norris, D.O. & Carr, J.A. (2006). Endocrine Disruption: Biological Bases for Health Effects in Wildlife and Humans. Oxford University Press, England. R2-Darbre, P. D. (Ed.). (2015). Endocrine disruption and human health. Academic Press. R3-OECD Work on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals. (2019). http://www.oecd.org/chemicalsafety/testing/OECD%20Work%20on%20Endocrine%20Disrupting%20Chemicals.pdf. Accessed: 14 January 2020. R4-Godfray, H. C. J., Stephens, A. E., Jepson, P. D., Jobling, S., Johnson, A. C., Matthiessen, P. & McLean, A.
    Supplementary Book -
    Goals The aim of this course is to teach endocrine disrupting chemicals, their effects on human and other living organisms, legal regulations and control applications related to these chemicals.
    Content Introduction to endocrinology Endocrine disrupting activity and exposure Basic toxicological definitions Major groups of endocrine disrupters and their sources Effects on reproductive system and sex ratio Effects on thyroid hormone and adrenocortical functions Effects on immune system and energy metabolism Effects on child development and health Cancer development and epigenetics Risk assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals Endocrine disrupting chemicals and wildlife Endocrine disrupting chemicals and food legislation Endocrine disrupting chemicals and drinking water Monitoring programs and control
  • Program Learning Outcomes
    • Program Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
    1 Student improves the basic theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at the level of expertise. 4
    2 Student develops knowledge about the basic components of the ecosystem at the level of expertise. 4
    3 Student interprets the information obtained in the field of Environmental Health with different disciplines and creates new information. 5
    4 Student solves problems that require expertise by using scientific research methods. -
    5 Student evaluates the informations related to the environmental health critically. 4
    6 Data collection, interpretation and scientific ethical values related to environmental health are taken into consideration. -
    7 Student develops improvement strategies and prepare management plans on issues related to the field of Environmental Health. -
    8 Student gains the ability to work interdisciplinary and as a team and take responsibility. -
    9 Student uses written and oral communication techniques related to their field. -
    10 Student gain knowledge of the relevant legislations and and interprets these regulations. -
    11 Student considers universal, social and professional ethical values related to the field. -
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