IB 486
Pesticide Toxicology

Credit:  3 or 4 hours.


Examines the biological effects of major classes of insecticides and herbicides, and of selected individual fungicides, including: toxicity to nontarget organisms, persistence and fate in the environment, biotransformation, and ecological consequences. Current regulations on pesticide testing will also be presented. The mechanism of action on target species will be discussed only in relation to effects on nontarget organisms. Offered in alternate years. Same as ENVS 433 and VB 534. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry and one year of college biology; or consent of instructor.