Course description for 2026/27
Toxicology
BIO1023
Course description for 2026/27
Toxicology
BIO1023
The course introduces the students to the most common contaminants found in the environment and how animals absorbs, internally distributes, transforms and excretes substances. The course also cover how the contaminants affect animals (mode of action), as well as risk assessment and food safety.
The course introduces the students to the most common contaminants found in the environment and animal and human exposure. including accumulation, distribution, metabolism and excretion of chemicals. Topics include basic concepts in toxicology, exposure to toxic chemicals, uptake and storage, biotransformation and excretion, and mode og action of contaminants. Risk assessment and food safety considerations are also covered.
The course is only available for students in the Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science.
Knowledge
The student:
- Has basic understanding of the principal topics in toxicology
- Has an overview of sources and global distribution of environmental pollution
- Has basic understanding of the exposure, accumulation, body distribution, metabolism, and excretion of chemicals
- Has basic understanding of the mode of action of contaminants, effects on cells, organs and individuals, as well as on populations and ecosystems
- Has basic understanding of the research and development in the areas of ecotoxicology, environmental pollution, including effects of agriculture and aquaculture
Skills
The student:
- Can find relevant published information related to the main topics in toxicology
- Can understand and reflect upon the effects of various toxic substances on individuals, populations and the environment, under supervision.
General competence
The student:
- Can participate in academic debates and communicate their opinions related to the main issues of toxicology, promoting good practice.
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Theory
Compulsory
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the national quality surveys.
Written school exam (SK): 2 hours written exam. 100 % of the final grade, using the regular Norwegian grading system A - F.
Generating answers using artificial intelligence and submitting them wholly or partially as one’s own response is considered cheating.
Course language
Norwegian
Credits
2.5
Study location
Bodø
Teaching semesters
Autumn 2026
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
