General Catalog 2022-2023

Minor in Toxicology

The Minor in Toxicology is designed to provide the Living Sciences student with a multidisciplinary approach with the purpose of seeking solutions to current problems in the field of chemical safety, health and the environment. It complements the student's competencies to continue professional studies in Toxicology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Biotechnology and Forensic Sciences. Students who come from other disciplines must have approved the courses GEMA 1200, MATH 1500, CHEM 1111 and CHEM 2212 with a minimum grade of C. Students of the BS in Toxicology may substitute the courses TOXI 1101 and TOXI 1102 for the prerequisites of BIOL 1102.

The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer this minor.

Requirements for the Minor in Toxicology - 23 credits

Courses for the Minor in Toxicology

TOXI 1101Biological Foundations of Toxicology I

3

TOXI 1102Methods in Toxicology I

1

TOXI 1120Biological Foundations of Toxicology II

3

TOXI 2210Introduction to Toxicology

3

TOXI 2220Methods in Toxicology II

1

TOXI 2230Introduction to Pharmacology

3

TOXI 3000Genetic Toxicology

3

TOXI 3010Clinical Toxicology

3

TOXI 3603Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment

3