CHEM 102 - Toxins & Poisons

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

Introduces the field of toxicology and the basic chemical and biochemical foundations of poisons and toxins to non-science majors. Uses real world examples and historic/current events to demonstrate how the field of toxicology has impacted human history, medicine, and safety. Introduces key terminology, safety considerations, interpretation of data, basic chemistry foundations, and applied mathematics (including algebra). 3 hours of lecture per week. The course satisfies 3 credits of the Natural World general education requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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