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FOOD TOXICOLOGY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY249 FOOD TOXICOLOGY 3 3 3 6

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the factors that affect toxicity.
Outlines the natural toxic substances found in foods.
Identifies various toxic substances along with their mechanisms of action.
Explains microbial toxins in foods (algae, fungi, bacteria).
Identifies toxic contaminations resulting from industrial waste.
Identifies toxic compounds that occur during the processing of foods.
Explains environmentally sourced toxic contaminants.
Relates data on potentially toxic food components using appropriate methods.
Explains food allergies and sensitivities with examples.
Discovers the metabolism of toxic substances and their excretion from the body.