Principles of Toxicology
BPH 215
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Course Information
Description
The course is designed to expose students to the principles and methods that should be used to determine whether a causal relationship exists between specific doses of an agent and an alleged adverse effect, observed primarily in humans. Integration of principles and methods of toxicology is extremely important since the primary purpose of toxicology is to predict human toxicity. Toxicological data obtained in animal studies must be placed in proper relationship to the exposure observed in the human population. The course deals with organ systems and whole organisms but relies on an understanding of the mechanistic approaches covered in EH508. Key target organs, selected classes of toxic agents and the application of toxicological principles are covered. Students are assigned a topic for a short presentation.
Course Notes
Offered jointly with the School of Public Health as EH 504.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
