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Toxicology and Forensic Science

301431 - Toxicology and Forensic Science
Faculty

Faculty of Health Sciences

Department

Medical Laboratories

Credit Hours

2

Pre-requisite

301332

Co-requisite

-

Distribution

2+0
This course is intended to explore the actions of toxicants and mechanisms of their adverse health effects. The students are expected to develop a broad understanding of xenobiotics metabolism, biomarkers of toxicity, animal models of toxicology, techniques used for detecting of toxicant and molecular changes caused by environmental chemicals and toxicants. On the other hand, the course introduces methodology and terminology in Forensic Science. It also involves the use of scientific techniques and principles to address questions of interest to a court of law.