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.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn basic concepts of food toxicology
2.Know the toxicological features of naturally occurring toxic compounds that naturally exist or contaminate in food
3.Chemical pollutants present in foods
4.Pollutants that occur during cooking process
5.Has knowledge about properties and toxic effects of naturally occurring toxic substances
6.Learn legal arrangements related to food toxicology and safety in Turkey and the world
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altuğ, T., 2002. Introduction to Toxicology and Food, CRC Press. Florida, 152 s. Altuğ, T. (Ed.)., 2009.
2.Tayfur M. Gıda hijyeni, gıda kaynaklı enfeksiyonlar ve zehirlenmeler, Hatiboğlu, Ankara, 2009.
3.Besinlerdeki Toksik Öğeler-I, Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No:727, 2008.
4.Besinlerdeki Toksik Öğeler-II, Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No:727, 2008.
5.European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), http://www.efsa.europa.eu
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General information about toxicology Definition of toxicology and branches
Week 2 - Theoretical
Body uptake, distribution, metabolism, excretion of toxins
Week 3 - Theoretical
Toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic interactions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, toxicity tests
Week 5 - Theoretical
Food safety and risk analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical
NOAEL, ADI, GRAS, ML values in food toxicology
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mutagen, carcinogen and teratogen compounds in foods
Week 9 - Theoretical
Toxic substances in foods-Natural food toxins
Week 10 - Theoretical
Toxic substances in foods -Microbial food toxins
Week 11 - Theoretical
Toxic substances in foods - Chemical pollutants present in foods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Toxic substances in foods –Pesticide residues in foods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Toxic substances in foods - Drugs used in veterinary medicine
Week 14 - Theoretical
Contaminants from packaging materials to food
Week 15 - Theoretical
Food additives and toxins
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination119120
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)93
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes