HSC 3100 - Principles of Toxicology

Prerequisite(s): HSC 1300, HSC 2800, and CH 1000 or equivalent.
This course provides an introduction to the mechanisms of the adverse effects of pharmacological and nutritional supplemental substances on human physiology. This course discusses the practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to toxins and toxicants and emphasizes medicinal, vitamin, and mineral toxicity on specific human organs and the risks for organ failure. While environmental and chemical toxins exist, this course focuses on pharmacological- and nutritional supplement-derived toxicity and their effect on human health. Specifically, infant and adolescent dosages of medicines, vitamins, and minerals wilt be covered. In addition, the toxic effects of medicines, vitamins, and minerals during pregnancy will be discussed. (3 credit hours), Credit(s): 3