BIOL 321 - Environmental Toxicology

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Cross-listed: (ENVS 321)

An introductory overview of environmental toxicology with emphasis on the effects of chemicals and toxic compounds on organisms (including humans), populations, communities, and ecosystems. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the material will be approached from three distinct functional levels: molecular and cellular; physiological; and ecological. Three lecture hours per week. Spring semester (Alternate years with BIOL 322). Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111, or ENVS 111, or ENVS 112. BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 203; CHEM 111, CHEM 113 are recommended but not required.