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Toxicology

Robert A. Schatz, PhD, Associate Professor and Director

Toxicology examines the adverse effects of chemicals on biologic systems, the conditions under which those effects occur, and the relevant socioeconomic conditions and legal ramifications. The program offers a five-year Bachelor of Science degree that prepares students for work in a variety of specialties.

Forensic toxicology is a hybrid of analytical chemistry and fundamental toxicological principles that focuses on the medical and legal aspects of the harmful effects of chemicals. Biomedical toxicologists are concerned with intoxication by drugs and other chemicals. They are also involved in demonstrating the safety or danger of a drug prior to its release on the market.

Industrial or environmental toxicologists specialize in recognizing, identifying, and quantitating the relative hazards from occupational or public exposure to toxicants. Toxicologists who practice this specialty play a vital role in ensuring the safety of those in the workforce or the general public who come into contact with industrial and commercial products.

Numerous federal and local laws aimed at protecting the environment, safeguarding employees in their workplaces, and protecting consumers against hazardous household products have created a critical demand for toxicologists. Job opportunities exist in government, industry, and environmental firms. Many graduates pursue advanced studies. See course descriptions for more information.

Class of 2002 and thereafter
Quarter 1	BHS 1101, Transitions, Decisions, the University and You; BIO 1108, General Biology; BIO 1608, General Biology Lab; COM 1105, Computer Science and Its Applications; COP, Co-op Seminar; ENG 1110, College Writing 1; MTH 1106, Functions and Algebra or MTH 1107, Functions and Basic Calculus; and TOX 1100, Toxicology Orientation.
Quarter 2	CHM 1111, General Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1; ENG 1111, College Writing 2; MTH 1107, Functions and Basic Calculus or MTH 1108, Basic Calculus 2; and PHY 1201, Physics for the Life Sciences 1.
Quarter 3	BIO 1109, Animal Biology; BIO 1609, Animal Biology Lab; CHM 1122, General Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2B; MTH 1108, Basic Calculus 2 or arts and sciences elective; and one arts and sciences elective.
Quarter 4	CHM 1264, Organic Chemistry for Biology Science Majors 1; PAH 1202, Anatomy-Physiology 1; PSY 1211, Statistics in Behavioral Science 1; TOX 1101, Current Topics in Toxicology; and one arts and sciences elective.
Quarter 5	CHM 1265, Organic Chemistry for Biology Science Majors 2; PAH 1204, Anatomy-Physiology 2; PHY 1203, Physics for the Life Sciences 3; and one arts and sciences elective.
Quarter 6	PMD 1300, Biochemistry; PMD 1402, Pharmacology 1; TOX 1811, Toxicology Research or elective; and one arts and sciences elective.
Quarter 7	ENG 1350, Writing for the Professions; PMD 1310, Immunology; PMD 1413, Pharmacology 2; and TOX 3121, Environmental Toxicology.
Quarter 8	PMD 1311, Pathophysiology 1; TOX 1301, Fundamental Principles of Systemic Toxicology; and one professional elective.
Quarter 9	PMD 1320, Medical Microbiology and Antimicrobials; PMD 1321, Pathophysiology 2; PMD 1424, Pharmacology 3; and TOX 1300, Clinical Toxicology.
Quarter 10	PMD 1404, Research Methods and Biostatistics; TOX 1322, Biochemical Toxicology Laboratory; one arts and sciences elective; and one professional elective.
Quarter 11	MLS 1601, Foundations of Forensic Laboratory Science; TOX 1302, Chemical and Analytical Toxicology; one professional elective; and one arts and sciences elective.

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