Applied Environmental Toxicology deals with the practical application of toxicological principles to identify, evaluate, and manage environmental hazards that affect human health and ecological systems. The course provides an understanding of the sources, behavior, transport, and impacts of environmental pollutants, with emphasis on chemical, physical, and biological toxicants such as pesticides, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, air and water contaminants, and emerging pollutants. It explains exposure routes, toxicokinetics, dose–response relationships, and mechanisms of toxicity in living organisms. The course also covers ecotoxicology, focusing on the effects of toxic substances on wildlife, aquatic life, food chains, and entire ecosystems, including processes like bioaccumulation and biomagnification. An important aspect is environmental risk assessment and management, including hazard identification, exposure and risk evaluation, and regulatory frameworks. Practical applications such as environmental and biomonitoring, pollution control, remediation strategies, and regulatory compliance are emphasized. Overall, the course equips students to analyze toxicological data, assess environmental contamination, and contribute to sustainable environmental protection and public health decision-making.
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