ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY

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Prerequisite: CHEM 2110 or 2120.(Cross-listed as PUBH 2640.) Introduction to the effects of toxic substances in the environment with a focus on the work and living space. The class looks at the nature, movement, reactivity and target organs of toxic substances. Some analytical techniques for select groups of toxics and their metabolic pathways will also be considered. However, most of the class will focus on risk assessment and classification, fate, transport, absorption and organ toxicity.Faculty: R. CAPLAN, T. CHIRENJE