Toxic Agents

In this course, students will explore the different classes of chemical toxins and their effects on living organisms. They will learn about toxic activities, physical properties, regulatory status, and current/historic uses of various poisons, pesticides, and environmental toxins. Emphasis is placed upon the medical, agricultural, environmental, residential, and commercial significance of these substances. Classes of chemicals that will be discussed include toxic metals, non-metal inorganic toxins, organic pesticides (particularly insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides), chemical warfare agents, non-pesticides organic toxins, solvents and vapors, plant and fungal toxins, and animal venoms. Offered spring of odd years.