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BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 1
Journal
Identify and discuss an event that has been in the media within the
last 6 months that involves a chemical adversely impacting the health of humans
or the environment. What actions (if any) have been taken to reverse the
impact? Has public opinion influenced how the situation has been addressed?

BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 2 Journal

Reflect on an incident where you or someone you know has come in
contact with a plant or animal toxin. Identify the toxin and discuss the environment
in which the organism that produces the toxin thrives. Discuss how the toxin
works to produce harmful effects.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references
or citations are necessary

BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 3
Journal
Do a quick search on Bisphenol A (BPA). Based on the findings in
your search and the textbook’s discussion on BPA, what are your thoughts on the
safety of BPA use in consumer products? Do you believe the U.S. Food & Drug
Administration’s (FDA) position on BPA is valid? Why might the concern of BPA
in baby products, such as bottles and pacifiers, be of greater concern than
other products for the general population? Would you let your baby drink from a
bottle with BPA?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references
or citations are necessary.

BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 4
Journal
Discuss an environmental occupational toxicant that has been in the
news within the last 6 months. Discuss the concerns that have brought media
attention to this toxicant. Discuss the common route of entry, health concerns,
and symptoms that indicate toxicity of this chemical. Reflect on ways that this
chemical may be avoided or the health concerns eradicated.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references
or citations are necessary.

BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 5
Journal
The list of chemicals identified as carcinogens continues to grow.
What, in your opinion, are the two best ways to protect yourself from exposure
to carcinogens?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references
or citations are necessary.

BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 6
Journal
Reflect on your own thoughts and feelings about animal testing. Do a
quick article search on animal testing. Review one article that is pro-animal
testing and one article that is anti-animal testing. Discuss two of the pros
and two of the cons of animal testing that were discussed in the articles. In
researching both sides of the debate, has your perspective shifted any on the
animal testing debate? Explain.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references
or citations are necessary.

BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 7
Journal
Reflect on the last time you looked at a product label. Did you find
the information you wanted on the label? Discuss your thoughts on the
requirements for product labeling. What changes do you believe would improve
the presentation of necessary information for the consumer to make reasonable
judgements about the product? Do you think warning statements on products are
effective information for the consumer or not?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references
or citations are necessary.

BOS4201
Toxicology

Unit 8
Journal
What is your opinion of the course? Did it meet your expectations?
What suggestions can you offer for improvements of this course for future
students?

Optional: What are some of the steps that should be taken in
managing acute poisoning? What advice would you give an individual who is not a
medical professional on what to do if he or she comes across someone
experiencing acute poisoning?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references
or citations are necessary.