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At the end of this module students will be able to:
Apply the principles of toxicology to the identification, assessment, control and management of chemical hazards in the workplace and as appropriate to the larger environment.
Devise appropriate evidence-based control and management strategies to ensure chemical safety in the workplace.
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of relevant legislation, literature and global and European initiatives aimed at reducing risks in this context.
Sustainable Development Goal Alignment:
The learning outcomes of this module are consistent with achieving the objectives of SDG 3 Good Health and SDG 8 Decent Work from an occupational health and wellbeing perspective.
The learning outcomes of this module are consistent with achieving the objectives of SDG 4 Quality Education as this module contributes to fostering an inclusive and equitable education that promotes lifelong learning for all.
Introduction to toxicology
Dose Response
Toxic Chemicals
Blood Toxicology
Chemical Risk Assessment
Chemical Transportation and Management
Environmental Licensing
Public health impact assessment
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Online Learning | 4 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Assignment 2 | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Assignment: Assignment 1 | Week 8 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Individual feedback will provided alongside provisional grades within 20 working days of submission on Brightspace.
Name | Role |
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Ms Derval Cumiskey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Anne Drummond | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Craig Slattery | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Penpatra Sripaiboonkij | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |