This course explores several contemporary topics in biomedical toxicology with emphasis on how chemicals affect human health. Lectures cover principles of toxicology, the mechanisms of toxicity of a wide variety of toxic agents and the associated toxicities, methodologies used to examine chemical toxicities, risk assessment, and the applications of toxicology.
Completion of 14.0 credits including PCL201H1, PCL302H1, and one of PCL362H1/ PCL381H1. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the Department.