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ToxTutor: a self-paced tutorial to learn toxicology

ToxTutor: a self-paced tutorial to learn toxicology
Learning Objets
Summary
ToxTutor is a self-paced online course that covers the basics of toxicology.

The 16 modules in the course cover topics including:
-Introduction to toxicology
-Dose and dose response
-Toxic effects and interactions
-Toxicity testing methods, risk assessment, exposure standards and guidelines
-Basic physiology and introduction to toxicokinetics
-Absorption, distribution, biotransformation and excretion
-Cellular toxicology, intuitive toxicology and risk communication
-Environmental toxicology, and environmental health
The course ends with a conclusion section as well as the opportunity to take a certification quiz.

This free online course is housed at UC Davis and was adopted from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) chemical and toxicology databases.
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Upon completion of the course, you should be able to have a basic understanding of toxicology.
Object Type
Lecture or course slides/notes (e.g., PPT, Prezi, PDF)
Small resource sets
Other
Audience
Upper/Advanced Undergraduate
Graduate or Professional Training (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellows, Early-Career Professionals)
Other Faculty Educators/Teachers
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
Common pedagogies covered
Computer-based learning
Distance learning/self-instruction
Green Chemistry Principles
Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Designing Safer Chemicals
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Quality Education
Responsible Consumption and Production
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
N/A. This is an online course.

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Time required (if applicable)
3 hours