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Mechanistic Toxicology and Environmental Pharmacology, 15 Credits


Course Code: BI208G Subject Area: Field of Science
Main Field of Study: Biology Credits: 15
    Subject Group (SCB): Biology
Education Cycle: First Cycle Progression: G1F
Established: 2017-11-29 Last Approved: 2018-03-28
Valid from: Autumn semester 2018 Approved by: Head of School


Aims and Objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course Objectives

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Main Content of the Course

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Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures, seminars, group discussions and laboratory experiments.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.


Examination Methods

Theory, 10 Credits. (Code: 0100)
Project and Laboratory Experiments, 5 Credits. (Code: 0200)

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).


Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Theory
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
Project and Laboratory Experiments
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).


Specific entry requirements

Courses in Biology comprising at least 15 ECTS credits including Eukaryotic Cell Biology.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).


Transfer of Credits for Previous Studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.


For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).


Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

Klaassen, Curtis D. & Watkins, John B. (senaste upplagan)
Casarett & Doull's Essentials of Toxicology
McGraw-Hill Medical, 544 pages


Additions and Comments on the Reading List

Laborationsinstruktioner och andra kompendier tillkommer.


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