Aquatic Toxicology

Catalog description

A study of the mechanisms of toxicity in terrestrial and aquatic organisms, including the measurement of response, uptake, metabolism, and excretion of toxicants. Design and interpretation of toxicity tests, hazard evaluation, risk assessment, and toxics reduction plans. Fate and transport processes and advanced approaches in automated, computer-assisted monitoring will be evaluated. Environmental policy and laws of national and international concern will be addressed.