Information Package / Course Catalogue
Endocrine Dısruptors Found in Foods
Course Code: BDY505
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Defining and examining the properties of phytoestrogens, organohalogens, pesticides, phthalates, plant growth regulators, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls, heavy metals and some types of plastic who are natural and synthetic compounds that affect the endocrine system layout; examining possible mechanisms of action of endocrine disruptors, risk analysis and assessing the effects on health.

Course Content

Definition and classification, natural and synthetic endocrine disruptors and properties, mechanisms of action, legal regulations and the effects of health of endocrine disruptors will be investigated.

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