PH TX 7114 - Principles of Toxicology

General principles, testing procedures, toxic responses, and target organ toxicities. This course is designed to familiarize students with adverse effects that chemicals may produce based on the dose, exposure and hazard of those chemicals. There will be a focus on mechanisms of toxicity in different organ systems (Neurotoxicology, cardiovascular, lungs, skin and kidney toxicology) that are relevant based on common exposure. The course will also cover environmental toxicology, toxic effects of pesticides, and natural products.