BIOL 466 - Environmental Toxicology

3.0 Credit(s)

This course provides an overview of the interdisciplinary field of environmental toxicology, including introductions to environmental chemistry, biological mechanisms of toxicity, regulatory structures for managing toxic exposures, and social dimensions of pollution. Impacts to both human and wildlife health will be discussed. Many of the concepts covered have direct relevance to pharmacology, medicine, and wildlife management. The format of the course is a mixture of lectures and discussion activities. Examples from the primary literature are used for discussion. The course culminates with an independent research project on an environmental toxicology topic of the student’s choosing.

Prerequisite(s):
Completion of all Intermediate Block Biology courses (BIOL 321, BIOL 323, BIOL 325, BIOL 330, BIOL 332) with a minimum grade of C- or T.