BPS 3102 Principles of Toxicology and Pharmacology

3 units
Biopharmaceutical Science
Faculty of Science
The study of how organisms deal with and respond to substances in their environment: pharmacology generally focusing on desirable and therapeutic effects, and toxicology examining adverse effects and associate risks. The fundamental principles of toxicology and pharmacology (route of exposure/administration, absorption, distribution, biotransformation, site and mechanism of action, elimination) and common research methodologies employed by pharmacologists and toxicologists.

Components:

Discussion Group
Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: CHM 2120 or BIO 2110 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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