Toxicology

Undergraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

The theoretical basis for toxicology will be presented, and emphasis will be placed on different mechanisms of reaction in biological systems to toxic compounds. Environmental aspects and analysis of pollution will be discussed. The course focus on history of toxicology, absorption, distribution and secretion of foreign substances, biotransformation, tumor causing chemicals, organ toxicology, neurotoxicology, nutrition toxicology, industrial toxicology, ecotoxicology, toxicity detection and risk evaluation. Parts of the course will be based on published papers.

Learning Outcomes

Having completed this course, the student should be able to:

- define and explain central concepts in toxicology

- describe important processes affecting toxicity of foreign compounds inan organism

- explain basic issues from different parts of the toxicology discipline

- discuss selected scientific articles and present toxicological knowledgethrough oral presentation

ECTS Credits

Bachelor

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Spring.

This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.

It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on Mitt UiB.

Students who have the course as a mandatory course in their degree are guaranteed a place if they apply before the application deadline.

If there are more applicants than available places, students will be given priority as follows:

  1. Students enrolled in the Master’s programme in Biology
  2. Students enrolled in the Master’s programme in Molecular Biology
  3. Students enrolled in the last year of the Bachelor’s programme in Biology
  4. Students enrolled in the last year of the Bachelor’s programme in Molecular Biology
  5. Students enrolled in other bachelor's and master's programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology
  6. Students with postgraduate study rights

For some courses, there is a separate quota of places for exchange students. Exchange students who have preapproved a place on the course are guaranteed a place on the course. Additional exchange students can apply for admission to the course, but are not guaranteed a place.

Required Previous Knowledge
The course can normally be taken in the 5th or 6th semester at the bachelor level, in the 1st or 2nd semester at the master’s level, and according to the study plan for integrated master’s programmes.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
MOL216: 10 ECTS
Access to the Course
In order to be admitted to the course, you must be admitted to a study programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Teaching and learning methods
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Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Lectures, practical tasks and projects. The course includes writing a mid-term test during the semester which constitutes 3 ECTS of the total work load. Completed activities are valid for 4 semesters (Semester of taking the activity and the 3 following semesters).
Forms of Assessment
Digital Written exam (4 hours).
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
Students will evaluate the course in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the Department. You can find courseevaluations in the https://quality.app.uib.no/?year=2017&faknr=12&;instnr=60">Quality Assurance Reports.
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses,
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Science and Technology by Department of Biological Sciences has the administrative responsibility for the course and program.