Environmental Toxicology.
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the health effects associated with exposure to toxic chemicals and systems occurring in the natural, work, and living environments; the management of environmental toxins and toxicity; and the development of protections for humans, animals, and plants. Includes instruction in applied ecology; microbiology; toxin transport, fate, and degradation; dermal toxicology; reproductive and genetic toxicology; atmospheric and environmental chemistry; metals toxicology; environmental mutagens and biotransformation; nutrient interaction; chemical sensitivity, disorders, and disease; risk assessment; animal waste management; environmental health; and hazardous materials management.
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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3025
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
19-1042
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
19-2041
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
19-4042
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
19-5011
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
19-5012
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1071
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