EEB 412 - Environmental Toxicology

Institution:

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Subject:

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Description:

Principles of toxicology focusing on fate and effects of chemicals in the environment. Topics include history of environmental toxicology; contaminant classification, source, fate, and effects; toxicokinetics; dose-response; major body system contaminant interactions; reproductive toxicology, mutagenesis, teratogeneses, and carcinogenesis; endocrine disruptors; bioaccumulation; toxicity testing; population to global ecological effects; risk assessment; environmental laws and policies.Recommended Background: general biology, organic chemistry.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tennessee.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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