PED3011 : Toxicology
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Simon Wilkinson
- Lecturer: Dr Jason Gill, Dr Sarah Judge, Professor Matthew Wright
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The module aims to:
• introduce the student to toxicology as it applies to exposure of man to drugs and chemicals,
• provide a knowledge and understanding of the principles, practical aspects and applications of toxicology,
• provide an opportunity for the student to further develop critical evaluation, data retrieval and written communication skills.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Mechanisms of entry and metabolism of substances that cause a toxic effect (including oxidative stress, genotoxic and nongenotoxic carcinogenesis and teratology).
• Toxic effects on different organs and tissues
• Inter-individual and inter-species differences in susceptibility
• Adverse effects of medicines
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Module introduction PiP |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | PIP |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Non-sync online taught session |
Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Preparation for activities in seminars. Non-synchronous online |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PIP |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Guidance, consultation and feedback, delivered synchronous online |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 79:00 | 79:00 | Independent study, assessment preparation, directed research and reading |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures and lecture materials are used to provide students with new knowledge that will allow them to effectively read and interpret current scientific literature. The seminars will provide opportunities for discussion and for each student to check their level of understanding.
Drop-in surgeries will give students opportunities to ask questions on taught materials, seek guidance and give feedback.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | 24 hour open book exam (1 essay from choice of 2). 1000 words. (online remote) |
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Essay | 1 | M | 30 | Open Book Essay - 1500 words. Online (remote). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The in-course essay will allow students to conduct an in-depth literature search and practice their written communication skills. Feedback will provide the opportunity for students to develop their writing skills prior to the final examination.
The final exam tests the student’s individual ability to answer complex issues around toxicology in a written format.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Christmas vacation. Coursework with submissions dates after the Christmas vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PED3011's Timetable