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RSCI 525 Introduction to Drug and Food Toxicology

Units: 3
Factors affecting toxic responses to foods and drugs: dose-response relationships, absorption, distribution, biotransformation, elimination of toxicants; target organ toxicity, teratogenesis, mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, food allergies, risk assessment.
Recommended Preparation: undergraduate degree in pharmacy, medical or independent health sciences, engineering or equivalent mix of post-secondary training and industry experience.
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter