BIO 400 - Introduction to Toxicology

Institution:

College of Saint Mary

Subject:

Biology

Description:

The basic principles of toxicology covered will include measuring toxicity and assessing risk, how toxins are absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted by the human body, carcinogenesis and teratogenesis, response of different organ system to toxins, ecological and environmental issues. Specific toxins or classes of toxins will be covered as appropriate for each topic. A list of specific toxins that might be discussed includes but is not limited to heavy metals, benzene, pesticides, nitrates, tetrodotoxin, mustard gas, nerve gases, venoms, ricin or other compounds that appear in the news. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO100/101 or BIO110/111.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

WWW.CSM.EDU

Phone Number:

(402) 399-2400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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