FSHN 480 C - Basic Toxicology
Campus: Urbana-Champaign
Description:
Emphasizes basic toxicology principles and the pharmacokinetics, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs, non-nutrient dietary supplements and other compounds foreign to the body. Toxic effects on major target organ systems are discussed, including an introduction to how foreign compounds can initiate, enhance or prevent the carcinogenic process. Briefly surveys diverse areas of toxicology such as eco-, nano-, forensic, genetic, nutritional, clinical and reproductive toxicology; review the federal regulatory aspects of safety assessment and consumer protection. Course Information: Same as CB 449, CPSC 433, and ENVS 480. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Biochemistry - MCB 450 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Option 1
Number of Required Visit(s): 0Course Level: Graduate
Credit: 3
Term(s): Fall
