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SESC6801 — Toxicology
| Coordinator : | Professor Chris Winder [Bio] | | Contact Details : | Tel : (+612)938-55370 • Fax : (+612)938-56190 • Email : c.winder@unsw.edu.au |
| Please note : | This course is a new category of course called a HYBRID course.
Hybrid courses are courses in which both undergraduate and postgraduate students may be enrolled. |
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Session |
Type |
| On campus |
2 |
session |
| Off campus |
2 |
Session |
| Off Campus |
2 |
Session |
| Notes : | For on campus delivery, see School Timetable for details.
There is no web based content for this course | | Exclusions : | SESC3801, SESC6800, and SESC9810 |
| COURSE DETAILS |
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| Units of Credit : |
6 |
| Description : | This course provides an introduction to chemical, biochemical and cellular principles proceeding to an introduction to hazardous chemicals (including criteria for classification), and other toxicological related phenomena such as dose response, principles of toxicological assessment, disposition and biotransformation, interpreting toxicological assessment and effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals. A final unit covers organisational systems for management of hazardous chemicals. | | | | | Undergraduate Core : | Core course in BSc (3970 program) Toxicology major, elective course in all other majors | | | | | Postgraduate core : | Elective in all programs | | | | | Objectives : | After completing this Course, students should:
- understand concepts of chemistry, such as the atomic theory, elements and molecules, the periodic table, chemical reactions and equilibria;
- understand concepts of biochemistry, such as monomer units of macromolecules, protein synthesis, enzymes, biotransformation
- understand concepts and language of toxicology sufficient to be able to communicate effectively with occupational health and safety practitioners
- understand concepts of the process of toxicological assessment
- understand concepts of how chemicals get into the body and the effects they cause
- analyse issues of chemical hazards and toxicology that are of relevance to the student’s background or work experience.
| | | | | Reading : | The text books for this course are recommended, not mandatory:
- Silberberg, M.S. Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, Fifth edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, 2008.
- Klaassen, C.D., editor. Casarett and Doull’s Toxicology: the Basic Science of Poisons, seventh edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, 2008.
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| ASSESSMENT |
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| Details | Due Date | Weight | | 6 continuing assessment sheets from Units 1-6 | S2: Week 7 (Summer: by Christmas) | 5% each | | 6 continuing assessment sheets from Units from 7-11 | S2: Week 12 (Summer: by end January) | 5% each | | Essay on a toxicity assessment of a hazardous chemical | S2: Week 12 (Summer: by end January) | 40% |
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| COURSE SCHEDULE |
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| Week 1 : | Introduction to Chemistry | | Week 2 : | The Periodic Table | | Week 3 : | Chemical Reactions | | Week 4 : | Organic Chemistry | | Week 5 : | Biochemical Molecules and Pathways | | Week 6 : | Disposition and Biotransformation | | Week 7 : | Chemicals, Toxicology, and Dose Response | | Week 8 : | Atmospheric Contaminants | | Week 9 : | Effects of Exposure to Chemical Hazards | | Week 10 : | Chemical Hazards and Toxicological Assessment (Double Unit) | | Week 11 : | Management Systems for Controlling Chemical Hazards |
LEARNING RESOURCES |
| The University of New South Wales provides a
range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise
their full potential.
The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the
Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line. |
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The University also provides academic orientation
programs called
MyStart and ReStart for both new and returning students to help them
in their transitions into academia.. |
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