Toxicology & forensic chemistry (2 hrs Lecture+1 hr Practical)

Description

. This course provides basics and concepts of toxicology including the mechanism of toxicity, target organ and treatment of toxicity. Toxic groups including heavy metals, toxic gases, animal, plant and marine poisons, pesticides and radiation hazards are covered. Environmental, occupational, reproductive and genetic toxicology as well as drug abuse are included. Postmortem sampling for detection of poisons, methods of detection, interpretation of results and writing of a report are also covered.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Objectives

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  1.1 Recognize the concept of toxicity of xenobiotics & modifying factors

  1.2 Define various organ toxicity profiles and antidotal measures

  1.3 Recognize hazards of occupational toxicity and other selective toxicities

  1.4 Describe different preclinical testings of new drugs toxicity and adverse effects

  1.5 Recognize genetic toxicology and toxicity of drugs, gases, heavy metals and poisons

  2.1 Differentiate toxicity symptoms, categorize toxic agents and treatment measures

  2.2 Estimate short and long-term health hazards of pollutants and toxins

  2.3 Relate integrated approaches to scientific problem solving

  2.4 Evaluate the design of pre-clinical toxicity screening tests

  2.5 Analyze and criticize published information concerning scientific data

  3.1 Demonstrate drug toxicities profiles and gross symptoms of poisoning

  3.2 Practice identification of poisons

  3.3 Use chemicals, reagents and animals and carry out standard laboratory analytical procedures safely

  4.1 Communicate clearly by verbal and written means

  4.2 Work effectively within a team

  4.3 Practice self- learning and demonstrate time management ability