XII. Course Descriptions
Toxicology
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Chemistry
School of Environmental Sciences
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Department of Pathobiology
| TOX*2000 Principles of Toxicology F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will establish the scientific principles underlying the toxic actions of various substances and will introduce
the various challenges within the field of toxicology. The chemical nature of injurious substances, their uptake and metabolism
by non-target organisms, and their mode of toxic action will be studied in addition to the methods used in safety evaluations
and risk assessment. Department of Biomedical Sciences.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(CHEM*1050 or CHEM*2300), (MATH*1080 or equivalent), (BIOL*1040 or BIOL*1080) (CHEM*2300 may be taken concurrently)
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| TOX*3300 Analytical Toxicology F (3-3) [0.50] |
| A course in trace analysis designed for students in toxicology and related programs. Analytical techniques of value in analyzing
samples of toxicological importance will be presented with emphasis also on sample collection and preparation prior to analysis.
Department of Chemistry.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2480, BIOC*2580, TOX*2000 (TOX*2000 may be taken concurrently)
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*3430, CHEM*3450 Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information.
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| TOX*4000 Medical Toxicology F (4-0) [0.50] |
| This course will focus on the toxicology of mammalian body systems with emphasis on dose-response, mechanisms and the sites
of action of major groups of chemical toxicants and biological toxins The course is designed for students majoring in Bio-Medical
Sciences and Toxicology. Department of Biomedical Sciences.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOM*3090 |
| TOX*4200 Topics in Toxicology W (0-4) [0.50] |
| Topics in toxicology will consist of oral and written presentations by students, faculty members, and guest lecturers. The
emphasis will be on the broad integrative aspects of toxicology with particular reference to the whole organism and higher
levels of natural systems; risk assessment and regulatory toxicology.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
TOX*2000, TOX*3300 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in B.Sc. Honours Toxicology students in their 7th or 8th semester. Departments of Biomedical Sciences and School
of Environmental Sciences.
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| TOX*4550 Toxicological Risk Characterization W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is a biologically based, advanced course that will give students working knowledge of current processes and techniques
for toxicological risk characterization. The course material will cover the topics of problem definition, effect characterization,
exposure characterization, risk assessment, and risk management decision making. (Also listed as ENVB*4550.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
TOX*2000, ENVB*3030 |
| Equate(s): |
ENVB*4550 |
| TOX*4590 Biochemical Toxicology F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will focus on the biotransformation of drugs, carcinogens, and other toxicants, including consideration of human
health implications of these metabolic processes. The enzymes catalyzing these reactions will be discussed in detail. Designed
for students specializing in Toxicology or Biochemistry. Department of Chemistry.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of BIOC*3570, CHEM*3430, TOX*3300), BIOC*3560, MBG*2020 |
| TOX*4900 Toxicology Research Project I S,F,W (0-9) [1.00] |
| This research project in toxicology is designed to provide senior undergraduate students with an opportunity to conduct research
in an area of toxicology. Students should note that most projects are of two semesters' duration, and should plan their studies
with the expectation that they will also register in TOX*4910 in a subsequent semester. Students must make arrangements with
both the faculty supervisor and the course coordinator at least one semester in advance. The project supervisor should normally
be a faculty member from the Toxicology Program.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
TOX*3300 |
| Restriction(s): |
Normally a minimum cumulative average of 70% is required. Instructor consent required. |
| TOX*4910 Toxicology Research Project II S,F,W (0-9) [1.00] |
| This course involves a research project in toxicology. Students must make arrangements with both the faculty supervisor and
the course coordinator at least one semester in advance. The project supervisor should normally be a faculty member from the
Toxicology Program.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
TOX*4900 |
| Restriction(s): |
Normally a minimum cumulative average of 70% is required. Instructor consent required. |
