BIOL 4370 - General Toxicology

3 hours

Introduction to the basic principles of toxicology. Focus on absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of toxicants; target organ toxicity mechanisms of toxic action; carcinogenesis; and risk assessment.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of foundation requirements for the declared biological sciences major. If major is outside of biological sciences, foundation requirements for the biology BA must be completed. If these requirements are not met, department consent is required.