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Gary Denton, Ph.D Prof. Environmental Toxicology Phone: 671-735-2690 (fax 734-8890) (GMT+10 hrs) gdenton(weriguam)uguam.uog.edu?subject=Faculty - WeriGuam.org |
Environmental Contamination & Toxicology I: Fundamental Principles & Basic Concepts
(EV 528, spring semester, even-numbered years, 3 credit hours)
This graduate course covers the fundamental principles and mechanisms governing the interaction of pollutants with natural systems. The basic concepts of classical and environmental toxicology are also addressed with emphasis on contaminant absorption, distribution, metabolism, systemic toxicology, carcinogenesis, toxicity testing, and risk assessment. The course concludes with a general introduction to air, land and water pollution.
Environmental Contamination & Toxicology II: Major Classes of Environmental Pollutants
(EV 529, spring semester, odd-numbered years, 3 credit hours)
This graduate course focuses on classic and contemporary groups of environmental contaminants and their impact on organisms, ecosystems and man. Physical and chemical properties of each contaminant group are discussed in relation to their environmental distribution, fate and toxicity. Occupational health related pollution problems and pollution monitoring strategies are also discussed
