ENVS4460-C1 Env Health Of Toxic (Fall 2012)
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This course satisfies part of the Communication Skills graduation requirement.
This section is Communication Skills intensive. Communication Skills I-V must be completed before taking this course.
Session, Dates: 1 (08/27/2012 - 12/15/2012) Days: M W F Time: 09:45 - 10:35 am Location: Moon Campus Room: John Jay 248 Seats Available: 13 Seats Credits: 3
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The study of the nature, properties, effects and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in any environmentally exposed species, including humans. This course will provide a general understanding of toxicology related to the environment. Fundamental concepts to be covered include dose-response relationships, absorption of toxicants, distribution and storage of toxicants, biotransformation and elimination of toxicants, target organ toxicity, teratogenesis, mutagenesis, carcinogenesis and risk assessment. In the second part of the course, study focuses on the fate and transport of contaminants in the environment. The course will examine a selection of chemicals of environmental interest and how they are tested and regulated. |
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For additional course information, First Class requirements, syllabus, etc., check the About The Instructor section for a link to a Faculty Website.
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