Competencies and Learning Objectives for Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology
| Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply basic principles of toxicology to public health | EHS602 |
| 2 | Effectively lead teams in the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of toxicology studies for determining adverse responses resulting from defined exposures to chemicals | Dissertation |
| 3 | Apply understanding of molecular mechanisms, biological processes, and chemical reactivity to predict possible toxic responses of chemicals with respect to molecular, cellular, organ, and physiological targets | Dissertation |
| 4 | Apply toxicology to risk assessment of chemicals, including hazard identification, exposure assessment, dose-response assessment, risk characterization and risk management | EHS602 |
| 5 | Exercise multi-modal communication skills to convey toxicological information and understanding verbally and in writing to peers, professionals in training, and the public | Dissertation |