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MOL3018 - Medical Toxicology

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

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

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. The timetable will be available at https://timeplan.medisin.ntnu.no/timetable_show.php

Required previous knowledge

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
TOKS3001 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2015

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Food Subjects
  • Tilleggsmedisin
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2014-12-20 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2015-06-02 09:00
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.
Examination

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