13572 (v.2) Introduction to Toxicology 302
| Area: | School of Pharmacy |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Fieldwork: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 10076 (v.2) Molecular Biology 231 or any previous version
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13577 (v.2) Biological Profiling 301 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Definition of toxins - mechanisms of toxins, general principles of toxicology, disposition of toxicants, non-organ directed toxicity, targeted organ toxicity, toxic agents, analytical and forensic toxicology and biotransformation mechanisms. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed a knowledge of exposure to drugs and xenobiotics. Developed an understanding of the mechanisms of absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of xenobiotics and toxodynamics. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid Semester Test One 10%. Mid Semester test Two 25%. Final Examination 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
