(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)
Discussion of principles for the evaluation of toxic hazard of natural and man-made substances present in the environment, the workplace, food, drink, and drugs. The bases for species selectivity, individual variations in sensitivity and resistance, and the combined effects of toxic agents will be addressed. Issues related to the impact of toxic agents in modern society will be emphasized.
Open to students pursuing science and non science majors
Spring only/p>
2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week.