(in Polish) Toksykologia

(in Polish) Podstawowa wiedza z zakresu chemii ogólnej, chemii organicznej, chemii nieorganicznej i biologii.

(in Polish) przedmiot obowiązkowy

Contact hours with teacher:

- participation in lectures - 15 h

- consultations- 5 h

Self-study hours:

- preparation for test/ examination- 10 h

Altogether: 30 h (1 ECTS)

Student

W1: knows the nomenclature of organic and inorganic compounds to an advanced degree - K_W01.

W2: knows the functional groups of organic compounds, their transformation, and the toxic effects of reaction mechanisms - K_W03.

W3: can predict the potential threat associated with introducing chemical compounds into the environment based on functional groups. He (she) can analyze threats and eliminate them - K_W05.

Student

U1: can use the chemical nomenclature in organic and inorganic chemistry - K_U01.

U2: recognizes the functional groups of organic compounds and knows their synthesis methods - K_U07.

U3: can independently search for information in scientific and popular science magazines as well as chemical databases; formulates scientific problems in the field of toxicology, looks for their solutions, presents the results of work in the form of written reports, and in the form of a self-prepared paper - K_U08.

Student

K1: independently and effectively works with much information and correctly concludes from the performed experiments - K_K01.

K2: strives to develop and acquire new knowledge, skills, and experience, sees the need for continuous improvement of professional competence - K_K05.

K3: has a positive approach to difficulties on the way to achieving the goal and keeps deadlines - K_K06.

Lecture combined with discussion, supported by audio-visual methods.

- informative (conventional) lecture
- participatory lecture
- problem-based lecture

This subject raises issues related to the toxic effects of chemical compounds and their impact on the environment and human functioning. The lecture will present students with the area of interest of modern toxicology and will familiarize students with the negative effects of selected toxic agents on the body. The fate of toxic substances in the body and the mechanisms of their toxic action will be discussed.

The lecture will begin with an introduction to the terminology used in toxicology (including the concept of poison, doses, toxicity of the compound, and types of poisoning). Then, the types and characteristics of poisons in the human environment will be discussed, considering the factors determining the formation of poisoning. The relationship between the physicochemical structure of xenobiotics and their toxic effects will be discussed. The problem of carcinogenesis and the factors causing cancer formation will be discussed.

1. W. Seńczuk, Toksykologia współczesna, PZWL, Warszawa 2020.

2. Z.E. Sikorski (praca zbiorowa), Chemia żywności, WN-T Warszawa 2002.

3. J. Brandys (praca zbiorowa), Toksykologia - wybrane zagadnienia, Wyd. UJ. Kraków 1999.

4. E.J. Jasińska-Zubelewicz, Ergonomia. Toksykologia przemysłowa i środowiskowa, Oficyna Wydawnicza PW, Warszawa 1996.

S. Ball, Toksykologia żywności bez tajemnic, Oficyna Wydawnicza Medyk, Warszawa 1998.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lecture - written exam

Required grade threshold:

- sufficient: 50 -60%

- sufficient plus: 61 - 65%

- good: 66 – 75%

- good plus: 76 – 80%

- very good: 81-100%

Not applicable