2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

EVPP 445 - Principles of Environmental Toxicology

Credits: 3
Explores basic principles of toxicology with an emphasis on the environment. Includes the history and scope of the field; absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of toxicants; mechanisms of toxic action; genetic toxicology; ecotoxicology as well as specific examples important toxicants. Introduces regulatory toxicology and human and ecological risk assessment.

Prerequisites
EVPP 110, 111 and Chem 211,212 and 60 credit hours; or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
When Offered: Spring