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IIS Univ
  • Admissions

    It is a University which is committed to excellence and overall development of the student...

  • Placements

    Excellent education not only imparts knowledge, but also paves the way for...

  • Life@IIS Univ

    Life @ IISU is nothing less than a kaleidoscope of myriad hues; complete with...

  • Academics

    Taking the age-old tradition of enlightenment through education forward,...

  • Research

    To stimulate curiosity and cater to the global needs of a dynamic education,...

  • About Us

    The IIS University, with its perfect amalgamation of innovation, inspiration...

IIS (Deemed to be University)

Gurukul Marg, SFS, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, (Raj.) India

Phone:- +91-141-2400160-61, 2397906-07,

Fax: 2395494,2781158, Toll Free No.: 1800 180 7750

Advanced Toxicology | Zoology

Advanced Toxicology

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Paper Code: 
LSC 144 I
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
12.00
Unit I: 
Principles of Toxicology
  • Introduction of toxicology 
  • Different areas of toxicology 
  • Toxicology and Society 
  • General characteristics of the Toxic Response 
  • Classification of Toxic Agents
  • Spectrum of Undesired Effects : Allergic and Idiosyncratic reactions, Immediate versus delayed toxicity. Reversible v/s Irreversible Toxic Effects. Local v/s systemic Toxicity. Interaction of chemicals
  • Characteristics of Exposure 
  • Dose-Response Relationship 
  • Variation in Toxic Responses 
  • Descriptive Toxicity Tests 
  • Toxicogenomics 
12.00
Unit II: 
Toxic Effects of Metals (I)
  • Metal as Toxicants 
  • Movement of Metals in the Environment 
  • Mechanism of Metal Toxicity 
  • Metal-binding Proteins and Metal Transporters 
  • Pharmacology of Metals 
  • Exposure, Toxicokinetics, Mechanism of Toxicity and Toxicity of Arsenic and Beryllium
12.00
Unit III: 
Toxic Effects of Metals (II)
  • Exposure, Toxicokinetics, Mechanism of Toxicity and Toxicity of Cd., Pd, Cu & Fe.
12.00
Unit IV: 
Chelation in Metal Intoxication
  • Chelating agents, Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Therapy; Combination therapy, Limitations 
  • Oxidative Stress in Metal Toxicity, Role of antioxidants
  • Therapeutic Recommendations for Heavy Metal Poisoning
  • Nanotoxicology 
  • Nanoparticles : Naturally Occurring and Anthropogenic nano-sized material
  • Physico-chemical characteristics as Determinants of Biological activity.   
  • Human Exposure to Nano-sized Materials 
  • Concept of Noanotoxicology; Ecotoxicological studies, ROS Mechanisms of Nano-sized Pesticide Toxicity, Immunogenicity of nanopesticides.
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Immunotoxicity
  • The Immune System; Antigen Recognition 
  • Innate Immunity, Acquired Immunity 
  • Inflammation, Immune – Mediated Disease
  • Developmental Immunology 
  • Methods to Assess Immunocompetence 
  • Immune Modulation by Metals 
  • Xenobiotic – Induced hypersensitivity and autoimmunity with reference to metals only.
 
Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended:

  • Casarett, & Doull’s. (2008). Toxicology: The Basic Science Of Poisons (7th Ed.). New York: Mcgraw-Hill.
  • Helferich, W., & Winter, C. K. (2001). Food Toxicology. Crc Press.
  • Hodgson, E. (2010). A Textbook Of Modern Toxicology. A John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Pandey, K., Shukla, J. P., & Trivedi, S. P. (2011). Fundamentals Of Toxicology. New Central Book Agency.
  • Sharma, P. (2005). Environmental Biology And Toxicology. Meerut: Rastogi Publication.
  • Shaw, I., & Chadwick, J. ( 1998). Prinicples Of Environmental Toxicology. Taylor & Francis Ltd.
  • Wright, D. A., & Welbourn, P. (2002). Environmental Toxicology. New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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