University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

Self-directed learning module to apply the principles of toxicology to the assessment of toxicological catastrophes, individual toxicants and classes of toxicants

Learning Outcomes
  1. Collect/collate toxicological data on specific toxicants or classes of toxicants
  2. Interpret toxicological data
  3. Apply knowledge of toxicity assessment including challenges faced in extrapolating risks to man to interpret risk posed by specific toxciants or classes of toxicants
  4. Apply knowledge of the factors affecting toxic responses, specific mechanisms of toxic action, and knowledge of target organ toxicity to specific toxicants or classes of toxicants
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module PM5108: "Applied Toxicology" and is valid from 2015 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.