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CHEM541

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(BCEM 541) Concepts in Biochemical Toxicology

Chemistry SC - Faculty of Science

Subject

CHEM - Chemistry

Description

An interdisciplinary course focused on the diverse biomolecular mechanisms by which organic (e.g. PCB's) and inorganic pollutants (e.g. Cd, Hg, As) adversely affect cell function examined at multiple levels of organization, from molecules to whole organisms. Topics include how natural toxins exert toxicity, how toxins/light generate free radicals within cells, how the speciation of metals in the environment affects their bioavailability/toxicity, and the toxicity mechanisms that lead to homeostatic dysfunction.

Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 311, 321 and 351; and one of Biochemistry 341 or 393.

Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chemistry 541 and either Chemistry 641 or Biochemistry 541 will not be allowed.

Also known as: (Biochemistry 541)

Course Attributes

Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)

Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.

Component

LEC

Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Subject code

CHEM

Additional Information

For more information about these courses see the Department of Chemistry: science.ucalgary.ca/chemistry.

Students interested in taking Chemistry courses are urged to read the advice in the Faculty of Science Program section of this Calendar. Students taking Chemistry courses which have a laboratory component are required to provide evidence that they have successfully completed the Chemical Laboratory Safety Course for Undergraduates prior to the first laboratory class. Students who have not completed this course at some time during their undergraduate program will not be allowed into the laboratory until they do so. Information about this course is available from the Chemistry Undergraduate Office (SA 229), email address: chem.info@ucalgary.ca, or at science.ucalgary.ca/chemistry/current-students/undergraduate.

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