UNSW Handbook Course - Chemical Safety and Toxicology

Chemical Safety and Toxicology - SESC4820


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Safety Science
	Contact: Winder,Christopher
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 0
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)

Description

This course provides an outline of the toxicological, occupational hygiene and environmental aspects of chemical hazards and exposures. Atmospheric contaminants, metals, solvents, pesticides, carcinogens, hazardous wastes and dioxins are used as case studies.

Assumed knowledge: SESC2091

Note: Short Course mode in S1 (compulsory 2 day workshop plus assessable tasks completed subsequently). Also offered in off-campus mode in S1.

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