School Of ScienceToxic SubstancesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301138.2
Discipline: FORENSIC SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
301135 General Toxicology
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 3741 Master of Forensic Science, 3742 Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science or 3743 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science.
About this Unit
This unit, which is primarily book-based, will comprehensively provide the student with the fundamental concepts of toxicology as they relate to specific organ and tissue systems. We aim to supplement this information with online study guides, detailed module objectives and critical thinking exercises using online journal articles.
The objective of this unit is to familiarize students with many of the most important toxic substances, their toxic effects, and ways to treat poisoned patients. Several example toxicants are presented and discussed in detail..
There are literally tens of thousands of chemicals in commerce, and nature offers even greater numbers of chemicals to which individuals are exposed. According to the basic tenets of toxicology, any of these substances in sufficient doses is toxic, although some clearly are of greater health concern than others. The objective of this unit is to provide the student with information on the toxic properties of selected chemicals to illustrate principles regarding mechanisms of toxicity, the array of signs and symptoms associated with intoxication, approaches to clinical assessment of poisoning, and methods of treatment. Examples have been selected from several chemical classes and include agents that may be encountered occupationally, environmentally, in medicine, or in the context of substance abuse. This unit is taught by the University of Florida as part of a collaborative venture between the University of Florida and Western Sydney University. Note: Further information on this unit is available from the University of Florida.
Courses| 3741.1 | Master of Forensic Science | CONTINUING |
| 3741.2 | Master of Forensic Science | CURRENT |
| 3742.1 | Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science | CONTINUING |
| 3742.2 | Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science | CURRENT |
| 3743.1 | Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science | CONTINUING |
| 3743.2 | Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science | CURRENT |