Department of Animal Protection and Welfare and Public Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of veterinary hygiene and ecology
University of Veterinary Sciences Brno
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Department of Animal Protection and Welfare and Public Veterinary Medicine Faculty of veterinary hygiene and ecology University of Veterinary Sciences Brno |
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IntroductionToxicology Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. It is the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments, detection and prevention of poisoning. In veterinary medicine we not only consider the afflictions of the animals, but we also study the possibility of intrusion of toxic agents to food chain and environment. During the course of this pre–clinical subject we try to provide students of both veterinary faculties of our university with as much information about toxic agents as possible. This information includes general info, mechanisms of action, diagnostics, possibilities of therapy and prevention of intoxications. Moreover, there is a big emphasis on practical work, possibility to practice laboratory methods common in toxicological laboratories and the illustration of real intoxications from veterinary practice, mainly in the form of training films.
Course requirements Attendance - 100 % attendance is required on practical lessons! Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class. No excuses except confirmation of illness written by a physician are accepted! - Unexcused practical session(s) will result in an "F" for the entire course regardless of performance or tests passed etc. ! - Only 12 students can be in the practise (lab), you have to attend the class at the time when you are subscribed - not with other study groups! - It is polite to both teacher and your colleagues to come in time, late coming (more than 10 minutes after the beginning of the practical lesson) will be considered as a not attended lesson. - Consistent attendance at lectures is advisable.
Criteria for Credit Award - Attendance at all practical sessions in the course of semester. - Pass 2 written tests (multiple choice) - one in the middle of semester and second test (final, credit) at the end of semester. - Prepare, send for control and present (power point presentation) in front of teacher and your colleagues the semestral work (Case study).
Exam - Criteria to Pass: - Credit awarded (see above). - For pre-term: 100% attendance without any excuse (!extra work given to compensate unattended class doesn´t count, such lesson is - for the purpose of pre-term - still taken as an absence!) + pass both tests on the first occasion. - Theoretical knowledge in the subject Toxicology. The exam has spoken form and consists of 2-3 theoretical exam questions and a question about case study. Questions are based on the information given on both lectures and practices.
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