Information Package / Course Catalogue
Food Toxicology
Course Code: BD701
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Definition of toxicology and food toxicology, examination of natural toxic compounds in foods and their effects on health, observation of chemical pollutants and their effects on food; examination of the the impact on health of toxic substances, taken from foods, that may occur during production, preparation, storage; and toxic compounds.

Course Content

Natural compounds and chemical pollutants that may cause toxic impact on human health, legal arrangements related to food toxicology in Turkey and the world.

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