Toxic Substances
VME 6605 Toxic Substances

Starting Fall 2025, VME 6605 will be only offered in the Fall and Spring terms.

Credits

This is a 3-credit course.

Description

This course will provide in-depth information on physiological, pharmacological and toxic effects of chemical toxins and carcinogens. Each module will contain detailed learning objectives and reading assignments. Students will be graded on their responses to critical thinking exercises linked to the course reading materials, which will require interpretation of research data, clinical data, and toxicological testing methodologies as well as online timed quizzes. Other activities will include online discussions of current news articles and scientific publications that relate to toxicology and biochemistry.

*Please note that this syllabus is subject to change. Use the updated syllabus in Canvas as the official course syllabus.

Library Access

UF online graduate students enjoy the same library privileges as on-campus students. Visit the University of Florida Libraries to find books, journals and more.