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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
TOXI0004-1  Principles of toxicology

Duration :  20h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in biomedical sciences, 3rd yearFirst semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the master in biomedical sciencesFirst semester2
Master in Chemical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd yearFirst semester3
Lecturer :  Corinne Charlier
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
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, ....)
Learning outcomes of the course :  
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 and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Not appliable
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
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;
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
33 sessions of 90 minutes, 1 to 2 times a week (1st and 2 nd part of the year)
Recommended or required readings :  
Powerpoint slides
Assessment methods and criteria :  
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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