BIOL 4260 Environmental Toxicology

(3-0-3) Prerequisites: CHEM 1211, BIOL 2800 or BIOL 3200. This course will provide students with a general understanding of toxicology as related to the environment. Fundamental concepts to be covered include the fate, transport, and biotransformation of toxic compounds; their biological targets and mechanisms; and risk assessment as related to the environmental sustainability. (ENSC 4260 is equivalent to this course). Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.