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ENV 410 Wk 1 Discussion – Chronic Toxicity
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. First Responses must be at least 175 words. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
Due Thursday
In Wk 1, we introduce the principles of toxicology and pharmacokinetics and differentiate between acute and chronic toxicity. We also explain dose-response relationships and how environmental risk analysis is conducted. Consider the readings and activities you have completed this week.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
What is the difference between the source and dose of a contaminant? Is there any correlation between the two? Why or why not? How does acute toxicity versus chronic toxicity relate to this?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
ENV 410 Wk 2 Discussion – Water, Soil and Air Pollution
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. First Responses must be at least 175 words. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
Due Thursday
In Wk 2, we examine pollution in the water, soil, and air by describing how contaminants exchange within an ecosystem, and how biotic and abiotic modifiers affect the uptake of contaminants from the environment. Additionally, we explore both point and nonpoint source pollution, as well as gaseous and particle air pollution. Consider the readings and activities you have completed this week.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
How do contaminants transfer within an ecosystem or between ecosystems? How do biotic and abiotic factors affect contaminant transport? Provide some examples like point source and non-point source pollution or other examples.
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
ENV 410 Wk 3 Discussion – Toxic Contaminants
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other classmates or your faculty member. First Responses must be at least 175 words. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
Due Thursday
In Wk 3, we explore halogenated chemicals, metals, and solvents by analyzing the connection between dioxin toxicity and the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR). We also examine the toxicity of lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and organic solvents. Consider the readings and activities you have completed this week.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
How do contaminants, such as mercury, lead or pesticides affect an ecosystem? What do we mean by ecosystem? Is the biosphere an ecosystem?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
ENV 410 Wk 4 Discussion – Pesticides and Food Additives
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other classmates or your faculty member. First Responses must be at least 175 words. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
Due Thursday
In Wk 4, we study pesticides, food additives, drug residues, and mycotoxins by discussing how living organisms are impacted by food additives, drug residues, and good contaminants. Additionally, we explore the effects of mycotoxins and other contaminants on living organisms. Consider the readings and activities you have completed this week.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Do you take any steps to avoid pesticides and/or food additives? Why or why not? Do you believe that the benefits of using pesticides outweigh the costs? Why or why not?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
ENV 410 Wk 5 Discussion – Effects of Poisons
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other classmates or your faculty member. First Responses must be at least 175 words. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.
Due Thursday
In Wk 5, we explore the effects of poisons from animals and plants, examine endocrine disruptors, and discuss the hazards of radiation. Consider the readings and activities you have completed this week.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Describe an animal or plant poison. How does this poison work and what is its primary target in the environment?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Each additional response must be at least 75 to 125 words.