Unit details
SLE312 - Toxicology
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC312 |
| Unit chair: | T Thornton |
| Prerequisite: | One level 2 chemistry or biology unit must have been completed (one of SLE212, SLE222, SLE211, SLE221, SLE234) or (one of SLE210, SLE213, SLE214, SLE233, SLE235). Biology - particularly physiology and biochemistry, would be an advantage. |
| Contact hours: | As organised with the Unit Chair |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit introduces students to the basics of toxicology by explaining how toxic substances are absorbed and interact with biochemical systems and how this leads to clinical effects. The unit is taught with the aid of numerous case studies of actual poisoning in a variety of settings.
Topics addressed include basic toxicology; absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of toxins; chemical interactions in biological systems; biochemical interactions in toxicology; mechanisms of toxicity; target organs, poisons and venoms, toxic chemicals in the environment.
Assessment
Four assignments (10% each) 40%, examination 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
