Environmental Toxicology

Catalog description

An introductory overview of environmental toxicology with emphasis on the effects of chemicals and toxic compounds on organisms (including humans), populations, communities, and ecosystems. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the material will be approached from three distinct functional levels: molecular and cellular; physiological; and ecological. Cross-listed: ( ENVS 321 ) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , or ENVS 111 , or ENVS 112 . BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 203 ; CHEM 111 , CHEM 113 are recommended but not required. When Offered: Spring semester (Alternate years with BIOL 322). Lecture/Lab Three lecture hours per week.