HLTH 426
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Environmental Toxicology
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
This course is designed for students who are interested in public health and environmental issues. Toxicology is a multidisciplinary experimental science that combines chemistry, biology, and physiology to determine whether substances we are exposed to in the environment are likely to harm our health. Students will learn how toxicology is used to understand how humans respond to chemicals in the environment. In addition, students will learn how toxicology is applied to protect human health through risk assessment.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Chem 106, 107
Title
Chemical Agents
Learning Outcome
Identify chemical properties and the biological processes which modulate the toxicokinetics of chemical agents of public health importance.
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Reactions
Learning Outcome
Explain the significance of biotransformation reactions as a determinant of the toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic activities of chemicals.
Title
Response to Chemical Agents
Learning Outcome
Describe molecular, cellular and pathophysiological responses resulting from exposure to chemical agents relevant to human health
Title
Susceptibility
Learning Outcome
Identify underlying susceptibility factors which contribute to the ability of chemicals to elicit bioeffects which contribute to human disease
Title
Chemical Testing
Learning Outcome
Explain the science underlying testing for the ability of chemicals to elicit adverse human health effects
Title
Risk Assessment
Learning Outcome
Put into perspective the role of toxicology in the risk assessment process
