About this course
Introductory course on basic principles in toxicology, organ-specific toxic effects and risk assessment.
Learning outcomes
Apply important toxicological mechanisms (modes of action) following exposure to toxic chemicals on potential adverse human health effects
Interpret the consequences of physiological processes on toxic responses in the human body
Argue how non-laboratory animal data can be used in the toxicological risk assessment of chemicals
Design and execute a comprehensive toxicological concentration-response experiment and critically report and discus the results
Assessment method
- Written test with open and closed questions (80%)
- Assignment report (20%) You have to write brief reports in groups of 2-3 persons, based on the obtained results. A failed (or not submitted) report can be resubmitted within the same period as the practical is scheduled. Inform the coordinator of the practical in time on the reasons why you cannot make the make the deadline (force majeure) and underpin your request.
Prior knowledge
ZSS06100 Laboratory Safety
Resources
- Syllabus that is provided as PDF on Brightspace. Powerpoint slides.
Additional information
- Contact a coordinator
course
3 ECTS
- Levelbachelor
- Mode of instructionon campus
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Starting dates
These offerings are valid for students of TU Eindhoven