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Toxicology and Biochemical Analysis
Semester II
- Toxicology is the study of how natural or man-made poisons cause undesirable effects in living organisms. The Toxicology and Biochemical Analysis module has been developed to give students the basic principles of toxicology. Briefly, Toxicology studies the body’s response to drugs, foods, and toxic substances. Fundamentals of pharmacology and mechanisms of action are examined for acute and chronic exposure derived from environmental, dietary, occupational, and pharmaceutical sources. Emphasis is placed on information literacy to support problem-based and evidence-based learning. The primary goal of the Toxicology and Biochemical Analysis module is to develop an understanding of how the body’s biochemical and physiological mechanisms operate to manage the exposure to toxins, poisons, and drugs.