SESC9820 — Chemical Safety and Toxicology

COURSE COORDINATION

Coordinator :	Professor Chris Winder [Bio]
Contact Details :	Tel : (+612)93855370   •   Fax : (+612)93856190   •   Email : c.winder@unsw.edu.au

DELIVERY DETAILS		[ Current Schedules and Locations ]

Mode	Session	Type
Short Course	1	Short Course

Short Course Details :

Check the School's postgraduate timetable for dates and times of this course.

COURSE DETAILS
Units of Credit :	3
Assumed Knowledge :	SESC9810 - Toxicology
Description :	This course provides an outline of the toxicological, occupational hygiene and environmental aspects of chemical hazards and exposures. Metals, solvents, toxic and irritant gases, pesticides, carcinogens, hazardous wastes and dioxins are used as case studies.
Objectives :	After completing this course, students should: be able to understand and use principles of toxicology, sufficient to be able to communicate effectively with toxicology professionals; understand the toxic effects of major categories of chemical groups; be able to conduct a complete assessment of the toxic effects of a chemical.
Application Form:	Apply using this form

ASSESSMENT
Details Due Date Weight Take-away test NA 1/3 Essay on a topic related to the course NA 2/3

COURSE SCHEDULE
Module 1 :	Solvents
Module 2 :	Pesticides
Module 3 :	Metals
Module 4 :	Atmospheric Contaminants
Module 5 :	Carcinogens
Module 6 :	Hazardous Wastes and Dioxins

LEARNING RESOURCES
The University of New South Wales provides a range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise their full potential. The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line.
	The University also provides academic orientation programs called MyStart and ReStart for both new and returning students to help them in their transitions into academia..