Environmental Toxicology
General
Prefix
ETS
Course Number
463
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Fate and flow of environmental contaminants and stressors which affect populations including pesticides, heavy metals, organic pollutants, and physiochemical factors. The effects of toxicants at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Compare and contrast mammalian and environmental toxicology.
Outcome
Define differences between acute and chronic environmental toxicity testing.
Outcome
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of individual, population, community, and ecosystem toxicology tests.
Outcome
Describe the effects of various pesticides in aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Outcome
Compare and contrast hazard evaluation and risk assessment for environmental contaminants.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
ETS463
is a
completion requirement
for: