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University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PMCOL 303 - Introduction to Toxicology


★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The adverse effects of xenobiotics on biological systems are discussed. Principles of toxicology are introduced. Responses of target organs to selected toxicants are described, with emphasis on molecular mechanisms. Special topics include chemical carcinogenesis, nanotoxicology, and endocrine disruptors. Prerequisites: PMCOL 201 and 202, BIOCH 200, PHYSL 210, or 212 and 214, or consent of Department.