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SESC6800 — Fundamentals of Toxicology
| Coordinator : | Dr Amanda Hayes | | Contact Details : | Tel : (+612)93854200 • Fax : (+612)93856190 • Email : a.hayes@unsw.edu.au |
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| Units of Credit : |
3 |
| Prerequisite Courses : |
NONE -
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| Assumed Knowledge : |
NONE -
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| Description : | This course provides a background to the underlying principles of toxicology. It provides an introduction to chemical, biochemical and cellular principles. The course is aimed at students who have not previously studied chemistry or biology. | | | | | 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.
| | | | | Reading : | Any reasonable Chemistry and/or Biochemistry textbook. | | | |
| ASSESSMENT |
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| Details | Due Date | Weight | | Continuing assessment sheets for all six units (each worth equal marks) | Weekly | 100% |
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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 Biostransformation |
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