Toxicology

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Toxicology covers the study of poisonous chemicals, drugs, carcinogens, and other exogenous compounds. The adverse effects of these chemicals in the body will be studied, as well as their metabolism and detoxification from the body. Dose/effect relationships and route of exposure (chronic or acute) will be examined in addition to public health implications (including age, sex, environment, clinical, industrial, and legal issues of exposure. Three hours lecture per week are required. Corequisite: CHE 3003.