Principles of toxicology

Special Topics I. Selenium Ecotoxicology II. Arsenic in Drinking Water Principles of Environmental Toxicology Instructor: Gregory Möller, Ph.D. University of Idaho. Examine the chemistry of selenium in inorganic and organic molecules. Understand the role of seleno-amino acids in the expression of selenium toxicity in plant and animal systems. Examine chronic selenium toxicosis (selenosis). Understand the role of selenium in reproductive failure.

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Develop an introductory understanding of pesticide use and monitoring in the human food chain. • Know the major classes of pesticides. • Understand the legal basis for monitoring. • Comprehend the risk vs. benefits analysis basis of – FIFRA, FQPA Special Topic: Pesticide Residues in Food Principles of Environmental Toxicology Instructor: Gregory Möller, Ph.D. University of Idaho

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Environmental Toxicology: The study of the nature, properties, effects and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in any environmentally exposed species, including humans. Motivation: Why learn about the environment and man’s relationship to the environment?

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Principles of Environmental Toxicology Instructor: Gregory Möller, Ph.D. University of Idaho. Review the course outline. Examine the global environmental outlook. Examine major emerging env. issues. Discuss the present and near future “full scale” environmental emergencies. • Explore key env. successes, data gaps, root problems, and new approaches. • Understand the future challenges of environmental toxicology.

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Modeling Risks: “All models are wrong; some models are useful.” George Box Risk Assessment and Risk Management, II Principles of Environmental Toxicology Instructor: Gregory Möller, Ph.D. University of Idaho. Why Model Risks? • Generally, modeling is performed to: – Better understand a system. – Make predictions.

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