Department
Department of Public HealthAcademic Program
Bachelor in public healthType
CompulsoryCredits
03Prerequisite
Overview
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Course code and title
PH536 - Toxicology and Drugs
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Course coordinator
Dr. Ahmed M.Mesawi
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Course type
Specialized course
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Prerequisites code
5
Department /Division offering the course
Public Health
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Departments teaching the course
Public Health
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Total credit hours
3 credit- 3hrs /week
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Language of instruction
English
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Level of course (Year/Semester)
3rd Year/ Fifth semester
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Date of specification approval by Council
2004-2005
Intended learning outcomes
1. Understand the fundamentals of toxicology and ecotoxicology.
2. Apply toxicology principles to the fate of toxicants and contaminants in the environment.
3. Characterize the biological impacts of toxins and contaminants on “organic life”.
4. Critically evaluate environmental toxicology topics in the media and the science behind these studies.
5. Be able to critically evaluate, discuss, explain, and present current topics in environmental
6. Describe molecular, cellular and pathophysiological responses resulting from exposure to chemical agents relevant to human health.
7. Identify underlying susceptibility factors which contribute to the ability of chemicals to elicit bio effects which contribute to human disease
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A.1 |
Understanding critical mechanisms of toxicity in humans. |
A.2 |
Understand the relation between toxicant and human been (toxic kinetic, toxic dynamic). |
A.3 |
Describe toxicity rating, potency and LD50. |
A.4 |
Explain toxicokinetic, toxicodynamic. |
B. Intellectual Skills
B.1 |
Distinguish between different types of elimination by using of antidote. |
B.2 |
Uses of poly antivenom. |
B.3 |
Explain the basic principles of toxicology, including dose-response, and the physiological processes that determine the fate of toxin in the body. |
B.4 |
Evaluate the risk that exposure to chemicals in the environment will cause toxicity and disease in humans. |
C. Professional and Practical Skills
C.1 |
Compare between various type of Alkaloid (Plant poisoning) |
C.2 |
Detection and identification of suspected specimen. |
C.3 |
Retrieve toxicology information from public health effects databases, interpret the information, and use scientific evidence to explain the roles of environmental toxicants in human disease. |
C.4 |
Recognize and classify prescription / non-prescription drugs and their clinical indications as commonly seen in clinical practice. |
D. General/Transferable Skills
D.1 |
Understand and be able to explain and differentiate between deferent drugs and drug substances. |
D.2 |
Distinguish between addicting and habituating agents (drug abuse). |
D.3 |
Describe the divisions, sources and classification of poisons. |
D.4 |
Describe the prevention , diagnosis , and treatment of poisoning. |
Teaching and learning methods
1. Lectures.
2. Assignment
3. Presentation
Methods of assessments
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Assessment Method |
Due (week) |
Weight (%) |
Notes |
1 |
Midterm exam |
Week fifth and tenth |
20% |
Written |
2 |
Oral exam |
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3 |
Practical exam |
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4 |
Assignments/HWs |
Week seventeen and eighteen |
70% |
Written |
5 |
Final exam |
Week four and week twelve |
10% |
Quizzes |
Total (%) |
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100% |
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Course References
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Title |
Publisher |
Edition |
Author |
Availability |
Lecture notes |
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Textbook |
Essential toxicology |
Casaret Doultis |
2003 |
Klassen |
Library of faculty |
Reference books |
General toxicology |
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Library of faculty |
Modern med toxicology |
Tay pee |
2005 |
W.pilly |
Library of faculty |
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Clinical Toxicology |
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3ed |
Sawsan shalaby |
Library of faculty |
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Periodicals |
Journal of Toxicology |
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open access journal |
Websites |
http://ocw.jhsph.edu/index.cfm/go/viewCourse/course/publichealthtoxicology/coursePage/lectureNotes/ |
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