EOHS 5350 Medical Toxicology: The Science of Poisons

3 SCH. This course investigates toxicological pathways of poisons, pathogens and environmental toxicants, presents the broad aspects of medical toxicology and integrates important concepts from anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and the environment to understand how normal pathological pathways can be derailed and result in disorder and disease in the human body. Medical Toxicology will focus on the diagnosis, and pathway interference of poisons (toxins and toxicants) and mechanic of action on specific organ symptoms. After completion of this course the student will have better understanding and ability to recognize adverse health effects caused by environmental and occupational exposures and biological agents and be able to identify target organ of chemical toxicity.
Prerequisite: Student must complete EOHS 5300 or obtain consent of the instructor.
Offered Spring
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