Course - Medical Toxicology - MOL3018
Medical Toxicology
About
About the course
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
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed examination in: BI1001 and BI1004, or TBT4100 and TBT4105 or similar courses.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TOKS1010 | 7.5 sp | |
| TOKS3001 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- Molecular Medicine
- Food Subjects
- Tilleggsmedisin