Toxicology and Biochemical Analysis

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.