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BIY7381Radioecology3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of BIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Group study, Practical
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Nesrin ÇOLAK
Co-LecturerProfessor. Dr. Turan ÖZDEMİR
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) 8 Day professional practise
 
The aim of the course:
The main objectives of this course are to provide the student with a clear presentation of the basic concepts and principles of related subjects.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Conceive the ecosystem1 - 61,6
PO - 2 : Say effect of radiation1 - 61,6
PO - 3 : Conduct about the subject1 - 61,6
PO - 4 : Comment the results1 - 61,6
PO - 5 : Presentation a seminar1 - 61,6
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to radioecology. Concept of ecosystem. Structure, organization and functions of ecosystem. Radioactivity. Environmental radioactivity. Natural radioactivitiy. Artificial radioactivity. Nuclear wastes. Nuclear bombs. Fall-out and their features.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to radioecology
 Week 2Concept of ecosystem
 Week 3Structure of ecosystem
 Week 4Organization and functions of ecosystem
 Week 5Radioactivity
 Week 6Environmental radioactivity
 Week 7Radionuclides
 Week 8Natural radioactivitiy
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Artificial radioactivity
 Week 11Nuclear wastes
 Week 12Nuclear bombs
 Week 13Fall-out and their features
 Week 14General repitation of subjects
 Week 15Laboratory-1
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Özalpan, Atilla,Temel Radyobiyoloji, Haliç Üniversitesi, 2001.
 
Recommended Reading
1 Eric J., Hall, LWW., Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 2007.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 18/11/2025 1 30
Presentation 13 30/12/2025 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 09/01/2026 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Laboratuar çalışması 1 8 8
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 1 10 10
Ödev 10 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 7 8 56
Diğer 2 7 7 49
Total work load225