Adverse Health Effects of Environmental and Occupational Toxicants

4 credits

Principles governing the effects of toxicants on health, including: acute, sub-acute and chronic toxicity; dose response modeling; derivation of potency; response modifiers; adverse health effects including cancer, birth defects and damage to major organ systems; regulation of toxicants in the home, workplace and general environment. Focus on human health impacts of toxicants in a public health context. For non-toxicology majors. Offered: Sp.