BIO 403 - Principles of Toxicology

The goal of the course is to introduce students to the principles of toxicology that pertain to human health and the environment. Course content will include a survey of toxic chemicals, health effects of toxic agents, principles of absorption and the chemical and biological factors that affect toxicity. Applied disciplines of toxicology, such as ecotoxicology, mutagenesis, reproductive and developmental toxicology will also be discussed.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 209, CHM 210
Offered in the Fall Semester