OCHS3003

OCHS3003: Toxicology and Diseases

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What is OCHS3003 about?

This unit outlines a conceptual framework for toxicology and related impacts on human health from environmental and occupational exposures, reveals mechanisms by which toxicants initiate pathological dysfunction or disease, and introduces methods to identify toxicants and their adverse health effects associated with environmental and occupational exposures. Topics include toxicological terminology, basic principles of toxicology, toxicological testing methods, toxicity of common hazardous substances, adverse consequences to human health that result from environmental and occupational exposures, and risk communication. The unit supports healthy lives and well-being for all by providing a grounding in understanding the adverse effects of common toxicants, strategies for identifying health effects, and treatment options. Additionally, it fosters inclusive and equitable quality education through offering a range of learning opportunities and styles in toxicology, promoting access to learning for diverse populations as part of the foundation for public health.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Population Health (1279)

Field of Education061301 Occupational Health and Safety

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 1 hour weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

OCHS2000Occupational Hygiene

Prerequisites group 2Select One

OCHS2002Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Risk Assessment and Risk Management 282