SBIK10154U Basic Pharmacology and Toxicology
The course consists of lectures, exercises and cases. Lectures
cover the following areas:
1. General pharmacology
2. Drug targets
3. The drug development process
4. General toxicology
5. The drug-manufacturing process
The lectures are supported by exercises and cases in the same
topics.
The main objective in basic pharmacology and toxicology is to
provide an introduction to pharmacokinetics (absorption,
distribution, metabolism, excretion) and pharmacodynamics including
dose / response relationships. In toxicology the in vitro and in
vivo test methods are introduced and the estimation of threshold
levels. Identification of biomarkers and target molecules and
organs will also be included. Examples of different chemical groups
and their targets, toxicity, and risks are discussed
Knowledge
- Describe basic pharmacological and toxicological principles
- List drug targets
- Summarize the drug development process
- Describe in vitro and in vivo toxicity tests – threshold levels
- Identify targets for toxicity and biomarkers
Skills
- Apply correct pharmacological and toxicological terminologies
- Explain pharmacological and toxicological principles
- Demonstrate knowledge of toxicological testing
- Analyze test results
- Estimate threshold levels and assess risks
Competences
- Discuss basic pharmacological and toxicological principles
- Perform basic pharmacokinetic calculations
- Apply toxicological tests to identify target for toxicity and
find threshold levels
- Discuss risk
- Evaluate biomarkes and their use (pharmacological and
toxicological)
A number of original articles together with the book:
Leon Brimer (2011). Chemical Food Safety. CAB International,
wallingford, UK. (ISBN 978 1 84593 676 1
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 4
- Lectures
- 40
- Preparation
- 102
- Theory exercises
- 60
- Total
- 206
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written examination, 4 hours under invigilationWritten exam with essay type questions and short questions. Pocket calculator necessary.
Weight: Written exam 100 %. - Aid
- All aids allowed
Det er tilladt at medbringe USB-stik med noter og bøger til eksamen. for yderligere information se: http://pc-eksamen.ku.dk/
It is allowed to bring a USB-stick with notes and books for the exam. For further information see: http://pc-eksamen.ku.dk/
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SBIK10154U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- A (Tues 8-12 + Thurs 8-17)
- Course capacity
- No limit
- Study board
- Study Board of Biomolecular Sciences and Technology
Contracting department
- Department of Veterinary Disease Biology
Course responsibles
- Alan Mortensen
- Leon Brimer (3-7c72825083857e743e7b853e747b)
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