Principles of Human Hazard Characterization
Human hazard characterization begins after a toxicological or epidemiological study has identified the most sensitive organ/receptor and the dose at which this organ is adversely affected. Based on that dose, human hazard assessment must then transfer this knowledge to a form that can be used to assess the risk to humans based on a dose. This course will provide the expertise necessary to derive an estimate of a safe human exposure dose based on a key toxicological study.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours Restriction(s): Open to School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and Toxicology students, and other students by permission. Prerequisite(s): Students need a bachelor's degree in environmental science, toxicology, biology, chemistry, health sciences, or a related discipline, or they must have equivalent scientific and technical experience from work or other educational and training programs. Students must also have completed TOX 870.3, 871.3, 872.3, 873.3, and 874.3 (or equivalent) if they are enrolled in the entire MRA program or must obtain permission from the lead instructor if they have obtained comparable knowledge through employment or other training.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027