PHSI 0546 - Toxicology

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Tuskegee University

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Description:

2nd Semester. Lect. 4, Lab 0, 4 credits. This course deals with basic clinical and diagnostic aspects of toxic agents of veterinary medical importance including pesticides, metals, poisonous plants, mycotoxins, zootoxins, drugs, feed additives, industrial and commercial toxicants, household products, and water pollutants. Emphasis is placed on the sources, physical and chemical properties, absorption, distribution, mechanisms of action, biotransformation, and excretion of toxic agents. Also, the emphasis is placed on approaches to investigate and treat intoxications, and to understand the biochemical and pathophysiological processes through which the organ systems react to toxicants. Prerequisite: PHSI 0442.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.tuskegee.edu

Phone Number:

(334) 727-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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