North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Courses
TOX
38 courses with the subject TOX, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TOX 201Poisons, People and the Environment ()3
TOX 201 serves as an introduction to the fascinating world of chemical poisons and covers their numerous and varied effects on human health and the environment. We will learn how and why poisons have played an important history, how to critically evaluate the chemical risk information reported in the media, in addition to the underlying principles of the basic science of poisons.
In this seminar course students will be exposed to different presenters each week who will speak on current topics in toxicology, presenting their research on that topic in a broader context. Specific topic areas will vary from semester to semester, but will always be relevant to environmental and molecular toxicology. Students will be expected to write two 1-2 page reflection essays over the course of the semester and participate in a current events in toxicology discussion forum. Restriction: 17ETM Only Typically offered in Spring only TOX 401/TOX 501 Principles of Toxicology (4 credit hours) Introduce students to the basic principles of toxicology. Will cover the history and scope of the field; absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of toxicants; types and mechanisms of toxic action; carcinogenesis; environmental toxicology as well as human and ecological risk assessment. Typically offered in Spring only
Evaluation of the nature, distribution and significance of microchemical contamination. Emphasis on current, relevant problems. TOX 558/FS 558/NTR 558 Food Toxicology (3 credit hours) This course evaluates the weight of evidence from peer-reviewed scientific literature relating the presence of chemical or biological toxins, whether naturally occurring or man-made in the food system to health outcomes. Toxicological data are viewed in the context of processing effects, global food and supplement regulations, as well as commercial marketing claims and sustainability. Key concepts include dose-response, phase I and phase I metabolism, signal transduction, and the use of advanced technologies such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Students will work in teams to develop and write a critical review manuscript suitable for publication. enrolled in Food Science, Nutrition, or Toxicology majors. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate even years
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full- time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their theses. Typically offered in Spring and Summer
TOX 702Principles and Mechanisms of Molecular and Biochemical
Toxicology, II (3 credit hours) This course covers the biochemical, molecular and cellular mechanisms through which xenobiotics disrupt development and the cardiovascular, immune, nervous, dermal and reproductive systems to produce toxicity and adverse outcomes at the organ/organism level. The course covers emerging contaminants, the role of genetics and epigenetics in individual susceptibility to xenobiotics and the use of "omics' approaches to study the underlying mechanisms of toxicity. Software packages for omics analysis and databases to advance our understanding of mechanisms will be introduced. Principles of epidemiology and community engagement will be discussed and specialized areas of toxicology including regulatory and industrial toxicology and human health risk assessment will be highlighted. Typically offered in Spring only
Evaluation of fundamental processes relating fate and effects of chemicals in the environment. Emphasis on effects of pollutants on non- human species, environmental risk assessment and historically relevant incidents of environmental contaminants. Typically offered in Fall only
This course provides an overview of the ethical responsibilities of a graduate student or post- doctoral trainee while conducting research. This includes ethical conduct related to experimental design, reporting and investigation of misconduct, grant applications, technology transfer, c peer review process, animal welfare, and risk communication. Restriction: Graduate Standing, TOX major or permission by instructor Typically offered in Fall only
Students in scientific disciplines usually spend the majority of their time learning how to conduct cutting-edge research, and much less time learning to communicate their results and the significance of their science to diverse audiences within and outside their field of interest. The goal of this course is to help students develop buildable strategies to communicate their research clearly and accurately and convey its significance to diverse audiences. This course will be highly interactive and require active engagement in written and oral exercises with ample opportunity for feedback in a constructive and collaborative setting. By the end of the course, students will have generated several communication products and skills that can be enhanced as their academic and professional careers progress, including but not limited to a three-minute thesis/elevator speech, a compelling curriculum vitae, a podcast on a topic of interest, and strategies to augment your public, professional presence. Typically offered in Spring only
This course will familiarize graduate students with the process of writing an effective Fellowship Grant proposal in the fields of toxicology and environmental health sciences. Typically offered in Spring only
TOX 864Methods for Enhancing Reproducibility in Toxicology (1
credit hours) There are concerns about the current system that is in place for ensuring data reproducibility in biomedical research. Reproducibility is the foundation of science and research is only of value if the published results can be repeated by other scientists. While science is considered self-correcting over the long-term the short-term consequences of irreproducibility are extremely detrimental to the advancement of science. This course is designed to provide instruction in the principles important for enhancing research reproducibility. Typically offered in Spring only
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only
