Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
| Module Title |
Environmental Toxicology
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| Module Code |
BE436
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Professor Paul Cahill | Office Number | X219 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
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The purpose of this module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of i) the impact of environmental toxins on human health through specific examples, ii) The biochemical, cellular and molecular methods that are used in screening and testing programmes, (iii) epidemiological tools used in environmental health.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Appraise specific types of environmental toxins and relevance of biological methods for screening and testing.
2. Assess research data from descriptive, ecological, case-control and cohort studies on the environmental impact of toxicants on health.
3. Value epidemiology as a research tool for seeking answers to environmental questions.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | Environmental Toxicology topics | | Assignment Completion | 12 | Critically review the epidemiological evidence linking a particular toxin and disease | | Independent Study | 89 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
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Environmental ToxicantsRespiratory System and nanoparticles; Nervous system and neurotoxins; Endocrine system and xenoestrogens; Cardiovascular system toxicantsScreening and Testingin vitro and in vivo bioassays, genotoxic testsEpidemiological Environmental ToxicologyTypes of studies and their uses (descriptive/ cross-sectional/ ecological/ correlational/ case-control/ cohort). Risk assessment and quantification of the effects of risk factors. Case studies into how differing epidemiological techniques have been used for determination of cause and effect and risk factors.
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| EST | BSc in Environmental Science & Tech |
| SAMPB | STAND ALONE MODULE (BIOTECHNOLOGY) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE436 |
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