Credits
This is a 3-credit course.
Description
This course will expand on concepts encountered in Forensic Toxicology I (VME6613), providing in-depth knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology as it pertains to commonly encountered abused and toxic substances. This course is unique in offering modules in doping control, expert testimony and human performance and postmortem toxicology.
Prerequisites
Please review our recommended course order.
Topics
| Module | Topics |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Pharmacokinetics and Drug Action |
| Module 2 | Drug Classifications and Pharmacology |
| Module 3 | Alcohol and Volatiles |
| Module 4 | Benzodiazepines |
| Module 5 | Opioids |
| Module 6 | Cocaine |
| Module 7 | Cannabis |
| Module 8 | Amphetamines and Sympathomimetic Amines |
| Module 9 | Metals |
| Module 10 | Post Mortem Forensic Toxicology |
| Module 11 | Human Performance Toxicology |
| Module 12 | Doping Control |
| Module 13 | Expert Testimony |
Recommended Materials
Principles of Forensic Toxicology, 5th Edition
Author: Barry Levine
Publisher: Springer International Publishing (2020)
ISBN: 9783030429171
Library Access
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