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UQU Programs
Environmental Health

Environmental toxicology

EH3009
3 hours English

Environmental toxicology

5 Environmental Toxicology
EH2003 Environmental Sampling and analysis
3 hours Two requisites
PHYS1115 Public Health Physics
3 hours No requisites
1 Scope and Principles for/of Environmental Toxicology
2 Environmental Changes and Environmental Health
3 Environmental Pollution and Regulatory Agencies
4 Occurrence and Types of Environmental Toxicants
5 Fate and Transport of Toxicants in the Environment
6 Air Pollutants
7 Toxic and Radioactive Metals
8 Pesticides and Pesticide Residues
9 Persistent Toxic Substances
10 Biological and Underrated Physical Toxic Agents
11 Environmental Mutagenesis/Carcinogenesis
12 Occupational Toxicology/Workplace Hazards
13 Food Toxicants and Toxic Household Substances
14 Human Health Aspects of Ecotoxicology
15 Environmental Health Risk Assessment
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the theories and methods in chemical properties of different groups of compounds and biological effects and important cycles.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Demonstrate an understanding of the toxicological aspects of human absorption, distribution and metabolism of foreign substances.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Evaluate the various environmental toxicants, their exposure and risk, absorption, distribution and metabolism

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Communicate about the risks of environmental toxicants using appropriate methods, tools, and technologies with a variety of audiences

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Collaborate with others to manage and finish tasks in a timely manner

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Group discussions
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate commitment to principles of fairness and ethics

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Group discussions
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Group discussions
10%
Mid-term exam
20%
Practical exam
20%
Final exam
40%
Total
100%