BOS 4201

Description

Exploration of the basic principles associated with the toxic effects of chemicals on the living organism while examining the regulatory aspects and applications of toxicology in the workplace. Among the topics covered are the potential adverse effects of drugs, pesticides, food additives, and industrial chemicals.

Objectives

1. Describe the history, the terminology, and the basic concepts of toxicology.
2. Explain the absorption, distribution and excretion of chemical compounds into biological systems.
3. Summarize the metabolic fate of chemicals in biological systems and the importance to toxicity.
4. Discuss the exposure of biological systems to chemicals and the pathological consequences of that exposure.
5. Explain the characteristics of different drugs and their toxicity.
6. Illustrate the hazards of exposure to industrial chemicals with some examples.
7. Discuss the toxicology of food additives and contaminants used in our daily life.
8. Identify the toxicity of different types of pesticides.
9. Summarize the various aspects of environmental pollution and their exposures.
10. Explain the toxic effects of natural products on target organs of the body.
11. Discuss some examples of poisoning with household products and miscellaneous chemicals and treatment of poisoning.
12. Categorize the testing of chemicals for toxicity and the assessment of risk from chemicals.

PreRequisites

MA 1150, BIO 1030 and BIO 1040 or BIO 1100

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu