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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
TOXI0004-1  Principles of toxicology
Duration :  20h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in biomedical sciences, 3rd yearPremier quadrimestre3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the master in biomedical sciences2
Holder(s) :  Corinne Charlier
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  After the description of biochemical mechanism of toxicity of main chemical products, this course is dedicated to the study of action and side effects of chemical substances (volatile substances, heavy metals, pesticides, ....)
Course objective :  The goal is to show to the students the multidisciplinarity of toxicolgical sciences.

1.Different chemical products which are at risk for human health;

2.Metabolism of xenobiotics, related to toxicity;

3. Pharmacokinetic steps, and importance for biological active concentration of chemical product.
Prerequisites :  Not appliable
Workshops :  25 hours of practical sessiosn are organized on mondays and wednesdays, during 3 weeks, in the 1st and the 2nd part of the year, with :

- visit of routine laboratory;

- visit of forensic part of the laboratory;
Organization :  33 sessions of 90 minutes, 1 to 2 times a week (1st and 2 nd part of the year)
Written notes :  Powerpoint slides
Assessment :  Oral evaluation in january
Contacts :  Professeur Corinne CHARLIER

Clinical, Forensic and Environmental Toxicological laboratory

CHU B35

Sart-Tilman, B4000 Liège

Tél.04/3667683

Fax 04/3668889

e-mail : C.Charlier@chu.ulg.ac.be


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