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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 19907 Pharmacology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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