HSC 405 - Toxicology

Units: 3
An introduction to the field of toxicology. Topics include toxicokinetics, organ and non-organ toxicity, environmental toxicology, and applications of toxicology in clinical, public, and environmental health settings.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 230 with grade C or better, CHEM 112.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Summarize the biological processes of human exposure to toxicants.
Summarize the impacts of toxicants and contaminants on human life.
Describe the fundamentals of environmental toxicology.
Discuss the application of toxicology principles in applied health settings.