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Toxicology
College of Arts and Science

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Toxicology > 300-level
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
TOX 300.3 (formerly VBMS 300)
General Principles of Toxicology
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): HSC 208 or BIOL 217 and BIOL 218. Open to all students.

An introduction to the general principles of toxicology. Salient topics include dose-response relationships, toxicokinetics, target toxicity, mechanisms of toxic action, general principles of toxicity testing, and mechanisms of action of antidotes.

Note: Students with credit for VBMS 300 may not take this course for credit.

TOX 301.3
Environmental Toxicology
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and CHEM 112.

A discussion of major environmental pollutants, their sources, interactions with atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic systems, exposure of people, animals and other biota, and their dose-response relationships. Some of the physical and chemical changes induced in the environment by pollutants, contaminant fate and transport, and bioremediation are also discussed.

TOX 310.3
Radiation and Radionuclide Toxicology
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and CHEM 112 or PHYS 111 or equivalent

Discusses natural and artificially produced radionuclides, units of radiation measurement, processes of radioactive decay and fission, interaction of radiation with matter, radiation effects on tissues and organisms, and transport and accumulation of radionuclides in the environment. Provides students with the knowledge to assess potential environmental impacts and health hazards arising from exposure to ionizing radiation from natural, uranium mining, and medical sources.

TOX 321.3
Risk Assessment and Regulatory Toxicology
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in biology and 6 credit units in chemistry. TOX 300 and 301 recommended.

An introduction to human health and ecological risk assessment and an overview of Canadian and international regulatory requirements for the registration of new products, focussing on safety assessment/toxicity testing of pesticides, human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, and food additives.




Special Topics

These courses are offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, toxicology topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses. Students interested in this course should contact the Toxicology Academic Advisor for more information and approval prior to enrolment.
TOX 398.3

1/2(3S)

TOX 399.6

1&2(6S)

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