Description This subject, which is primarily book-based, is structured to comprehensively provide the student with the fundamental concepts of toxicology as they relate to specific organ and tissue systems. We aim to supplement this information with online study guides, detailed module objectives and critical thinking exercises. The objective of this subject is to familiarize students with the procedures for using WWW resources for communication and educational purposes and to introduce students to the principles, concepts and terminology utilized in the field of toxicology. This subject is taught by the University of Florida as part of a collaborative venture between the University of Florida and Western Sydney University. Note: Further information on this subject is available from the University of Florida.
School Science
Discipline Forensic Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 3741 Master of Forensic Science, 3742 Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science or 3743 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science.
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Understand the general principles of toxicology
Understand the scientific principles of absorption, distribution and metabolism
Understand the principles .and concepts of mutagenesis and chemical carcinogenicity
Understand the principles and concepts related to reproductive and developmental toxicology
Understand the principles of Immunotoxicology, including the biology of the immune response, types of immune reactions and disorders, clinical and laboratory tests used in detecting immunotoxicity and knowledge of specific chemicals that adversely affect the immune system
Understand the principles and concepts of neurotoxicity; have knowledge of agents that affect neuronal and synaptic transmission and appropriate neurotoxicity evaluation methods
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the lungs, liver, and kidneys, and the mechanisms of related organ toxicity, as well as evaluation methods of organ damage by toxic agents
Understand the principles and concepts behind chemically-induced toxicity of the blood
Understand the basic principles of risk assessment applications
Be able to use internet resources for communication and education purposes
Module 1 Principles of Toxicology
Module 2 Xenobiotic Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination
Module 3 Toxicokinetics
Module 4 Toxicity of the Hematopoietic System
Module 5 Hepatotoxicity
Module 6 Nephrotoxicity
Module 7 Neurotoxicity
Module 8 Dermatotoxicity
Module 9 Pulmonotoxicity
Module 10 Immunotoxicity
Module 11 Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity
Module 12 Mutagenesis and Genetic Toxicology
Module 13 Chemical Carcinogenesis
Module 14 Epidemiological Issues
Module 15 Human Health Risk Assessment
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type
Length
Percent
Threshold
Individual/Group Task
Final Exam
Not specified
100
N
Individual
Prescribed Texts
Principles of Toxicology. Environmental and Industrial Applications, Third Edition. Author: S.M. Roberts, R.C. James, Phillip L. Williams. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (2015) ISBN: 978-0-470-90791-7
