3rd Bachelor in Medical Biology - Clinical Chemistry

Environmental chemistry including laboratories

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ECTS Credits3
Number of Hours (h/year)50
Teaching staffCHARLIER, Corinne; DENOOZ, Raphaƫl
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBMCC0003/3
Prerequisite

General chemistry and analytical chemistry.

Aims and Objectives

The goal is to present to the students general notions of environmental chemistry, leading them to understand the environmental terminology, but also to be able to consider the right risk associated with the exposure of the general population to environmental toxicological products, through air, water or food consumption.

Description

Introduction

Penetration ways of toxics in organism (inhalation, ingestion, dermic contact)

Different patterns of intoxications (acute, subacute, chronic, long term)

Toxicokinetics

Toxicodynamics

Monographies (organic solvents, mineral compounds, pesticides)

Indoor pollution

Practical approach – Laboratories and Industries.

Bibliography

GERIN M, GOSSELIN P, CORDIER S, Environnement et santé publique, Editions TEC, 2003

CZERNICHOW, Santé et environnement, Editions Masson, 2006

CHAPMAN J.R., A guide for Organic Mass Spectrometry, 1997.

LAUWERYS R., Toxicologie industrielle et intoxications professionnelles.

Norme d’Accréditation ISO-17025.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Group seminars or workshops

Visits

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations

Written examinations in june

NotesYes
LanguageFrench

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