Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Poisonous Fungi and Poisoning Types BIO558 Turkish Compulsory 4 + 0 4.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Başaran DÜLGER
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to teach knowledge and concepts about poisonous mushroom genera, types and syndromes of mushroom poisoning, and macrofungal toxins responsible for poisoning.
Course Content This course will provide information on poisonous mushrooms, mycosis, mycotoxicosis, general diagnosis and treatment, mushroom chemistry, poisoning syndromes, phalloides syndrome, orellanus syndrome, gyromitra syndrome, muscarin syndrome, pantherin syndrome, psilocybin syndrome, coprinus syndrome, paxillus syndrome, and gastrointestinal syndrome.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Concepts and explanations on poisonous fungi and syndromes of fungal poisoning are learned
2 They will learn to identify poisonous mushrooms and understand the concepts of poisoning syndromes.
3 To be able to follow and evaluate current publications on the subject.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Poisonous fungi,mycosis, mycotoxicosis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
2. Week General identification and cure Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
3. Week Fungal chemistry Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
4. Week poisoning syndromes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
5. Week Phalloides syndrom Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
6. Week Orellanus syndrom Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
7. Week c Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
8. Week Interim assessments accompanied by relevant literature. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Muscarin syndrom Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
10. Week Pantherin syndrom Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
11. Week Psilosibin syndrom Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
12. Week Coprinus syndrom Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Paxillus syndrom Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
14. Week gastrointestinal syndrom Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects.
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5
PY11 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4
PY14 3 3 3
PY15 4 4 4
PY16 5 5 5
PY17 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Besl, H.A., Bresinsky, A. (2000) Colour Atlas of Poisonous Fungi: A Handbook for Pharmacists, Doctors and Biologists, CRC Press, UK 2. Bresinsky, A., Besl, H.A. (1990) Poisonous Fungi. Wolfe Publishing Ltd., London 3. Ulloa, M., Hanlin, R. (2000) Illustrated Dictionary of Mycology, Amer Phytopathological Society, New York
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 14 2 28
Interview 2 2 4
Presentation (Preparation) 14 2 28
Practice 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0