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BIO-3305: Toxicology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
The course aims to give students the knowledge they will need to assess the consequences of exposure to toxic substances and to evaluate toxic effects. Students will also need to understand the rational underlying limit values and the standards regarding various types of exposure to toxic substances . The student will also learn about the challenges of environmental toxicology in Arctic areas. | Contents
The course will highlight how toxic substances are handled by the organism (kinetics) and also discuss their effects (dynamics). Exposure will be discussed and mechanisms of toxicity and toxic effects on organs will be described. The effects of environmental pollution in Arctic areas on people''s health will be emphasised. | Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-2300 Biochemistry, BIO-2301 General pharmacology and toxicology, BIO-2305 General physiology | Form of teaching
Lectures and a compulsory semester assignment that needs to be handed in and approved prior to the final exam. | Exam and assessment
Written exam (4 hours)
Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F)
| Date(s) of written examination
31.05.2006
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Karin Eilertsen, tlf.: 77 64 46 09 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
BIO-262 -1 10 sp |
Teaching spring 2006
Første oppmøte er obligatorisk og praktisk informasjon om emnet blir gitt da. Forelesninger: torsdager 14:15-16:00 Aud. 9 MH-bygget. Undervisningen kan bli gitt på engelsk. Ansvarlig institutt: Institutt for medisinsk biologi.
Første fremmøte: 19.01.06, kl. 14:15, Aud 9 MH-bygget |
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