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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
TOXI0702-1  Introduction to human toxicology

Duration :  15h Th
Number of credits :  
One-year preliminary programme leading to the master in public health sciencesSecond semester2
Lecturer :  Corinne Charlier
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
After the introduction, dedicated to history of toxicology, we will study:

1) different ways of entrance in body for chemicals

2) toxicokinetic : ADME

3) toxicodynamic principles

4) risk assessment (TLV, symbols, NOEl, TDI, ...)

5) epidemiological studies for environmental toxicology
Learning outcomes of the course :  
We will try to give to the students some general knowledge about toxicology, with a particular attention to some definitions and to the main principles included in the risk definition for a chemical substance
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Sessions of 2 hours, 2nd semester
Recommended or required readings :  
Syllabus with main slides
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination in june
Contacts :  
Prof. Corinne CHARLIER
Clinical, forensic, environmental and industrial toxicology
Bloc central +3 porte 166 CHU
Phone (secretary: B.Cornet) : 04/3667683
Assistants : Raphaël DENOOZ


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