Course code: BIO-3305
Toxicology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2009
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3305
Toxicology
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10
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The course is administrated by
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Type of course
This course is obligatory for students at the Master's degree programme in Biology, field of study: Pharmacology and toxicology. This course can also be taken as a singular course.
This course is obligatory for students at the Master's degree programme in Biology, field of study: Pharmacology and toxicology. This course can also be taken as a singular course.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-2300 Biochemistry, BIO-2301 General pharmacology and toxicology, BIO-2305 General physiology
BIO-2300 Biochemistry, BIO-2301 General pharmacology and toxicology, BIO-2305 General physiology
Course contents
The course will highlight how toxic substances are handled by the organism (kinetics) and also discuss their effects (dynamics). Exposure will be discussed and mechanisms of toxicity and toxic effects on organs will be described. The effects of environmental pollution in Arctic areas on people's health will be emphasised.
The course will highlight how toxic substances are handled by the organism (kinetics) and also discuss their effects (dynamics). Exposure will be discussed and mechanisms of toxicity and toxic effects on organs will be described. The effects of environmental pollution in Arctic areas on people's health will be emphasised.
Objective of the course
The course aims to give students the knowledge they will need to assess the consequences of exposure to toxic substances and to evaluate toxic effects. Students will also need to understand the rational underlying limit values and the standards regarding various types of exposure to toxic substances . The student will also learn about the challenges of environmental toxicology in Arctic areas.
The course aims to give students the knowledge they will need to assess the consequences of exposure to toxic substances and to evaluate toxic effects. Students will also need to understand the rational underlying limit values and the standards regarding various types of exposure to toxic substances . The student will also learn about the challenges of environmental toxicology in Arctic areas.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Lectures and a compulsory semester assignment that needs to be handed in and approved prior to the final exam.
Lectures and a compulsory semester assignment that needs to be handed in and approved prior to the final exam.
Assessment methods
Written exam (4 hours). Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F). A re-sit exam will be arranged in this course.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory semester assignment with an oral presentation.
Written exam (4 hours). Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F). A re-sit exam will be arranged in this course.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory semester assignment with an oral presentation.
Date of written examination
27.05.2009 - Examination date is preliminary and may be subject to change. The definitive examination date will be announced on notice boards at the faculties at the beginning of the month of May for the spring semester and the beginning of the month of November for the autumn semester.
27.05.2009 - Examination date is preliminary and may be subject to change. The definitive examination date will be announced on notice boards at the faculties at the beginning of the month of May for the spring semester and the beginning of the month of November for the autumn semester.
Course overlap
BIO-262 General and human toxicology 10
BIO-262 General and human toxicology 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
John Duffus and Howard GJ Worth: Fundamental toxicology
John Duffus and Howard GJ Worth: Fundamental toxicology
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Lectures Spring 2009 First attendance: Thursday 15th of January 2009. |
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See Schedule for more information about the timetable. |
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