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Lecturer(s)
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Fojtíková Pavla, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction to Toxicology. How toxic substances work? Toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, biotransformation. Exposure, monitoring, biological monitoring. Risk evaluation and prediction of toxicity. Risk assessment. Organ toxicity. Neurotoxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity. Information sources in Toxicology. Safe Handling of Chemicals. Combat substances. Accidents in chemical industry.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Individual preparation for exam, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Project-based learning, Blended learning, Flipped classroom
- Class attendance
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 15 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 34 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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- learn the basic concepts - gain a comprehensive overview of the importance of toxicology in both industry and everyday life - understand the principles of interaction of harmful substances with living organisms (mechanism, manifestations, consequences) - project development, understanding of toxicology as an interdisciplinary scientific field - learn to use information resources in toxicology
students will strengthen these skills: working with information resources working with professional texts in English the ability to apply the information obtained to a project interdisciplinary approach critical thinking working in a team
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Prerequisites
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The course assumes knowledge of chemistry at the high school level. Ability to work on a computer, basic knowledge of the English language. It is recommended to take Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry at the same time.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Systematic student observation, Combined exam, Self-reflection, Interim evaluation
successful completion of ongoing knowledge and skills requirements processing of the assigned project
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Recommended literature
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Linhart I. Linhart, I. (2019). Základní pojmy v toxikologii, ekologii a ekotoxikologii. Basic Terms in Toxicology, Ecology and Ecotoxicology. (1st ed.). VŠCHT.. Praha, VŠCHT, 2019. ISBN 978-80-7592-040-9.
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Linhart I. Linhart, I. (2022). Toxikologie: Interakce škodlivých látek s živými organismy, jejich mechanismy, projevy a důsledky (3rd ed.). VŠCHT.. Praha, VŠCHT, 2022. ISBN 978-80-7592-103-1.
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Rošková, Z., Tomášová, P., & McGachy, L. Rošková, Z., Tomášová, P., & McGachy, L. (2021). Toxikologie a ekotoxikologie I (1st ed.). VŠCHT.. Praha, VŠCHT, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7592-097-3.
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