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Terminated in academic year 2021/2022

Industrial Toxicology

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 040-0516/05
Abbreviation PTx
Course title Industrial Toxicology
Credits 4
Coordinating department Department of Occupational and Process Safety
Course coordinator prof. RNDr. Pavel Danihelka, CSc.

Subject syllabus

Toxicology as scientific discipline and the form of risk management. Dangerous substances and mixtures and theit effects: carcnogeneity, mutageneity, reproductive toxicity, teratogenity, corrosivity, irritant properties, ecotoxicity and other effectrs (endocrine disruptors, alergy, sensibilization...)
Substances dangerous for environment. Risk estimation, information resources.
Occupational safety with regard to toxicity, occupational illnesses, accidents.
Legislation.

Literature

Illing, P. Toxicity and risk. Context, principles and practice. London: Taylor & Francis, 2001, ISBN 0-415-23371-2.
Relative legislation
Databases on toxicology (database system TOXNET)

Advised literature

It is not required additional literature