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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EV 240 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
The course discusses critical issues associated with toxins in the environment through the examination of physiological, epidemiological, and biochemical effects and the mechanisms of action of such toxins on the human body. The course will cover the sources, definitions and classifications of toxins their effects on the human body and the environment. The relationship between toxins, the rate of mutation & cancers will be covered. Effects of exposure to substances such as asbestos, lead, organic solvents, radiation and germs as well as prevention and control will be discussed. The role of the immune system and the role of immuno-toxicology in defending the body will be covered. Applying these fields to understand how substances in the environment directly affect human health will be addressed. The environmental regulations, risk assessment, and the role of science, society and government in protecting human and environment health will be reviewed. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. 4 Credits Prerequisites: EV110 and EV210
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