Introduction to Toxicology

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Objective for this course is to provide the students with an appreciation and understanding of the fundamental principles of toxicology such as the basic chemistry of the toxicants, sources and fate of contaminants in the human organism, and effects of toxicants. While primarily designed for students of analytical chemistry, it is a beneficial course also for students from other backgrounds (biology, forensics, environmental sciences, etc.). Topics to be discussed will include major classifications of drugs as they relate to organ systems or major pathophysiological disease entities. The clinical toxicology section of the course will review the more common toxins, their effects, and appropriate treatments. Three contact hours of lecture meetings per week. Prerequisite(s): A CHM 342 or 442 or A BIO 365. May not be offered in 2024-2025.