CPSC 432
Genetic Toxicology

Credit:  3 hours.


Introduces the field of genetic toxicology; includes the study of physical and chemical induced mutagenesis, survey of genetic indicator organisms and genetic assays, distribution of environmental mutagens and their biochemistry, analysis of case histories of environmental mutagens and risk assessment. Same as ENVS 432. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: CPSC 352; CHEM 104; MCB 350, or MCB 452 and MCB 453, or consent of instructor.