CHEM 345 Introduction to Toxicology

The course is an introduction to fundamental topics which include the disposition of chemicals, toxicokinetics, oxidative stress, and various examples of mechanisms of toxic action. 3 credits lect. Prerequisite: CHEM 344 or BIOL 305.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CHEM 344 or BIOL 305 (only one of the two courses will be needed to meet the prerequisite)

Offered

Spring, even years

Outcomes

1. Apply fundamental principles and concepts from previous science courses to analyze relevant topics in chemical toxicology
2. Become proficient in the basic terminology of toxicology
3. Learn the fundamental models of toxicokinetics
4. Learn the chemistry of metabolism in phase one and phase two reactions
5. Review fundamental principles of organic chemistry and functional group chemistry; and apply the chemistry to different mechanisms of toxic action
6. Concentrate efforts on enhancing reading and analysis of research journal papers