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Course content

The course gives an introduction to general pharmacokinetic models. Liver, kidney, lung, the immuno- and nervous system will be discussed as target organs for chemical toxicity. Groups of toxic agents and substances of abuse will also be included. Major weight will be put on available methods for risk assessment of human expose to cancer and non-cancer agents.

Learning outcome

The students shall gain knowledge about:
1) how selected chemicals can exert toxic effects in central organs in man,
2) toxicologigal effect mechanisms, and
3) risk assessment procedures.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures (which start in early February). The language of instruction and examination is English.

Compulsory assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed examination in: BI1001 and BI1004, or TBT4100 and TBT4105 or similar courses.

Required previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of physiology, chemistry and biochemistry.

Course materials

Teaching material:
Introduction book Casarett & Doull´s ESSENTIALS OF TOXICOLOGY.
All distributed notes.
Data collection from reference data bases.

Credit reductions

Course code	Reduction	From	To
MOL3018	7.5	2012.01.09
TOKS1010	7.5	2008.01.09