Principles of Toxicology

Catalog description

This course will provide an introduction to the general principles of toxicology, including the history and scope of the field; risk assessment and management; mechanisms of toxicity; the disposition of toxicants, non-target organ-directed toxicity; toxic responses of specific target organs/systems; an overview of a number of specific classes of toxic agents, including pesticides and metals; and various toxicological applications, such as environmental, forensic, and occupational toxicology. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: one year of college chemistry and biology, each or instructor's consent