BIOL 4465 - Environmental Toxicology

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University of Central Arkansas

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Description:

provides an introduction to the fate, toxicity, and effects of contaminants in ecological systems. This course will focus on the impacts of toxic substances on ecological structures across various levels of biological organization, from individuals to the community and ecosystem level. Students will receive a basic knowledge of both short- and long-term effects of pollution on aquatic and terrestrial organisms and environments. Upon completion of the course, students will have an understanding of the properties and behavior of major classes of chemicals, toxicity testing procedures, concepts and application of ecological risk assessment for regulation, and current issues in the field. Prerequisites: CHEM 1451; MATH 2311, PSCI 3312 OR PSYC 2330; BIOL 2490, or permission of instructor. Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uca.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 450-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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