Toxicology 2600-S1-CM-PW7b-TK

The lecture covers the basic issues in the field of toxicology. Chemical, physicochemical, biological and environmental factors affecting the toxicity of substances. Interactions of xenobiotics. Methods of testing acute, subacute and chronic toxicity. Dose-response relationship. The fate of toxins in the body (absorption, biotransformation, elimination). Mechanisms of toxic action. Toxicity of pesticides, metals. Selected toxins of plant and animal origin. Food contamination risk assessment.

Term 2022/23Z:

Basic issues in the field of toxicology. Chemical, physicochemical, biological and environmental factors affecting the toxicity of substances.
Interactions of xenobiotics. The fate of toxins in the body (absorption, biotransformation, elimination).
Toxicology of alcohol
Poisons of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
Pesticides
Metallic poisons
Drugs - mechanism of action, addiction
Selected issues of food toxicology

Term 2023/24Z:

Term 2024/25Z:

Term 2025/26Z:

Total student workload

Hours conducted with the participation of instructors: 15 hours Lecture - 15 hours The time required to prepare for assessment and grading - 22 hours Total time: 37 hours (1.5 ECTS points)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: student explains the relationship between the structure of chemical substances and their biological properties and toxicity (K_W06)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: student knows the limitations of his own knowledge and skills, and is also focused on acquiring new knowledge, skills and experiences (K_K01)

Course coordinators

Justyna Maliszewska

Teaching methods

Lecture with multimedia presentations

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

no requirements

Assessment criteria

Test - W1
In-class activity: K1