ESCI 457/557 - Environmental Toxicology I Laboratory

Course Description (from catalogue):

Protocols and procedures for evaluating the toxicity of chemicals and environmental samples using a variety of organisms and end point responses. Emphasis on organisms at the biochemical level. Introduction to quality assurance/quality control principles.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites:

ESCI 302, 455; Chem 471 recommended.

What is this class really?

This course is designed as the laboratory associated with Environmental Toxicology I (ESCI 455/555) course. Students learn basic laboratory skills, including accurate use of pipettors, calibration of laboratory equipment, and keeping a good lab notebook. Experiments conducted in the lab include 1) EC50 tests with Vigna radiata (mung bean) exposed to metals (with endpoints including reduction in growth and lipid peroxidation); 2) bioaccumulation of those metals; 3) Microtox®; 4) a self-designed experiment; and 5) Microcosms. There are 4 required research papers.

Syllabus (from Fall 2007)

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Last Updated December 10, 2007