Course Description
This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the fundamentals of toxicology and serve as the key introductory course for students who require a background in toxicology. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 301 and BIO 355, or permission of instructor
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Describe toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic
- Identify and interpret the relationship between dose and toxic response, and discuss the significance of median lethal dose (LD50) and other measures for describing the toxicity/safety of a chemical
- Compare and discuss the reactions of phase I and phase II metabolism
- Compare and discuss the biotransformation and bio-activation
- Discuss and summarize how toxicants interact with target molecules and how the organism deals with the insult
- Discuss the different types of toxicity
- Understand the effects of toxic substances on humans as well as the environment
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Student's Reading Notes and Reflections | 15% |
| Small Group Presentation | 10% |
| Quizzes (5 quizzes, each 5%) | 5% |
| General class participation and contributions to group presentation discussions | 10% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100% to 94.0% | A |
| < 94.0% to 90.0% | A- |
| < 90.0% to 87.0% | B+ |
| < 87.0% to 84.0% | B |
| < 84.0% to 80.0% | B- |
| < 80.0% to 77.0% | C+ |
| < 77.0% to 74.0% | C |
| < 74.0% to 70.0% | C- |
| < 70.0% to 67.0% | D+ |
| < 67.0% to 64.0% | D |
| < 64.0% to 61.0% | D- |
| < 61.0% to 0.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Class attendance is expected. Students may lose points for missing a class due to quizzes and in-class discussion. If a student misses a class meeting for any reason, he/she is still responsible for all of the materials covered. Absence to attend and take an exam would require a valid excuse in advance. It is entirely at the discretion of the instructor.
Your attendance is expected. For each class participation points will be given to the students who present, pay attention, and discuss. If you come to the class, you start at a 75. The instructor will drop your two lowest participation points—This is to allow for life.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.