BIOMI 6100 - Introduction to Chemical and Environmental Toxicology

(crosslisted)
(also TOX 6100)

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Offered even years. Enrollment limited to: permission of instructor or graduate standing in field required.

A. Hay.

Introduction to the general principles of toxicology including the sources, mechanisms, and targets of toxic agents. Gives special attention to the interaction between toxic agents and biological systems at both the organismal and ecological level. The effects of both anthropogenic and natural toxins are examined with respect to genetic and developmental toxicity as well as carcinogenesis and specific organ toxicity.