Introduction to Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Introduces students to the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties of organic and inorganic toxicants in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Students are also introduced to the principles of contaminant modelling as tools for predicting the fate and toxic effects of contaminants in the environment. Prerequisite: BIOL 1020H and 1030H; and ERSC 2230H or 1.0 CHEM credit at the 1000 level.