Course - Medical Toxicology - MOL3018
MOL3018 - Medical Toxicology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course gives an introduction to toxicokinetics 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
After completing the course MOL3018, the student is able to:
- describe and explain toxicological mechanisms
- perform simple analysis of how some chemicals might be a possible health hazard upon exposure
- explain how certain xenibiotics in the environment and work can have toxic effects on central organs and organ systems in humans
- collect relevant background data regarding toxicologial problems
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. The language of instruction and examination is English. The course is taught in the spring semester, and starts in late January or early February.
Further on evaluation
If a student fails the exam, he/she must retake the whole exam the following semester. The language of instruction is English, and the exam must be answered in English.
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed examination in: BI1001 and BI1004, or TBT4102 and TBT4107 or similar courses.
Basic knowledge of physiology, chemistry, biochemistry and mathematics.
Course materials
Teaching material: Introduction book Casarett & Doull´s ESSENTIALS OF TOXICOLOGY. Handouts. Lecture notes.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOKS1010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2012 | |
| TOKS3001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2012 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Molecular Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- Food Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 D 2022-12-20 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"