TOX 425 Techniques of Analytical Toxicology

3 hours

This course will present concepts, theories, and issues in analytical toxicology. It covers the protocols of sample handling, sample preparation (such as digestion, extraction, and derivatization), and the principles behind various analytical techniques. Application of these techniques (such as chromatography, immunoassay, spectrophotometry, and mass spectrometry) for qualitative and quantitative purposes will be discussed. Scientific ethical issues regarding how toxicologists handle data integrity and reliability, sample confidentiality, animal use, and human subject protection will be discussed in the course.