Toxicology: Principles and Specific Health Hazards

Catalog description

Pre -requisite: FARM 7225. In this course, the concept of drug will be expanded to include the study of toxic agents that are not drugs. Students will become familiarized with basic and applied principles, concepts, and practices of Toxicology. They will use this information to char acterize and discuss how toxic responses resulting from exposure to specific health hazards (selected in consultation with the professor) are identified, controlled and/or prevented. Students will demonstrate mastery of their topic by organizing and presenting information in verbal and written reports. Teaching methodologies will include discussions, conferences, Socratic dialog and independent study. Internet access and literacy is required.