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BIO4520 - Methods and Mechanisms in Toxicology

Course content

This subject is no longer available.
BIO4520 was given for the last time spring 2007.

The course will communicate state of the art knowledge of methods and mechanisms in toxicology and ecotoxicology, including physiological, cellular, biochemical and molecular mechanisms, toxicokinetics, biotransformation and toxicity testing.

Learning outcomes

The course will provide scientifically updated knowledge on methods and mechanisms in toxicology and ecotoxiclogy. The course constitutes a compulsory part of the MSc-programme in Toxicology and can be used as part of the theoretical requirement to be EUROTOX-registered toxicologist.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

BIO4500 – General Toxicology or similar

Teaching

Teaching takes place throughout the semester.

Criteria for access to teaching resources

A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.

Exam information

PhD. students need to registrer to BIO9520.

Course participants will be evaluated according to the lecture given by each student, a report on the same subject and a 3-hr final exam. The exam will be held mid-April.

Exam resources

No special exam resources are allowed.

Language of examination

The language of examination is Norwegian. You can apply to the administrators of the course to be given the exam text in English. It is possible to submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

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