Medical Toxicology

The course gives an introduction to toxicokinetics general pharmacokinetic models. Liver, kidney, lung, the immuno- and nervous system will be discussed as target organs for chemical toxicity. Groups of toxic agents and substances of abuse will also be included. Major weight will be put on available methods for risk assessment of human expose to cancer and non-cancer agents.

Knowledge

After completing the course MOL3018, the student is able to:

• describe and explain toxicological mechanisms

Skills

After completing the course MOL3018, the student is able to:

• perform simple analysis of how some chemicals might be a possible health hazard upon exposure
• collect relevant background data regarding toxicological problems

General competence

After completing the course MOL3018, the student is able to:

• explain how certain xenibiotics in the environment and work can have toxic effects on central organs and organ systems in humans

Lectures. The language of instruction and examination is English. The course is taught in the spring semester, and starts in late January or early February.