BIO 339 - Principles of Toxicology

Examines concepts of toxicology as applied to public and environmental toxicology. Discusses distribution, cellular penetration, metabolic conversion, and elimination of toxic agents, as well as the fundamental laws governing the interaction of foreign chemicals with biological systems. Focuses on the application of these concepts to the understanding and prevention of mortality and morbidity resulting from environmental exposure to toxic substances.

Credits: 4

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

Prerequisites: BIO 260 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 321 AND CHEM 151 AND CHEM 250 AND (MATH 110 OR MATH 210 OR MATH 221)

Note: CHEM 250 may be taken concurrently