Toxicology (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Toxicology aspires to develop professionals from a multidisciplinary perspective. It focuses on the study of Sciences in Toxicology and scientific research with the purpose of seeking solutions to problems in the field of toxicology. It promotes the integral development of the student and expands their cognitive and creative capacities to perform in the different branches of toxicology. Those students interested in continuing graduate studies can take the courses MATH 1511 and MATH 1512 instead of MATH 1500. In the case of the MATH 2250 course, they can choose to replace it with the MATH 2251 course.
The student must pass the required core and concentration courses with a minimum grade of C.
The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Bachelor of Science in Toxicology is designed to develop in the student the necessary competencies in the field of Toxicology. The competencies to be developed are:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding:
- the content of the toxicological context, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology and bioinformatics related to toxicology.
- the techniques applied in toxicology to solve problems of toxic effects in organisms in the occupational and environmental branch and in risk analysis.
- the technical vocabulary inherent in the field of toxicology to communicate effectively with the scientific, professional and academic communities.
- the theoretical bases that allow the identification and detection of toxicological hazards that damage the organism.
Skills
- Design and carry out experimental procedures to study toxicological events and solve technological or environmental problems.
- Analyze the results obtained, in both adverse and favorable effects, produced by chemical substances on organisms and ecosystems.
- Carry out scientific research to identify toxicological hazards, establish security measures, laws and regulations that protect society in general.
- Write reports in the format of scientific publications to present and disseminate research results.
Attitudes
- Demonstrate responsibility, commitment, and leadership when carrying out work in interdisciplinary groups at the professional or community level.
- Demonstrate responsibility towards self-learning and updating of knowledge around the discipline of toxicology.
- Integrate the ethical and moral values, as well as the laws and regulations established for the use and management of knowledge of toxicology.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Toxicology
| General Education Requirements |
42 credits |
| Core Course Requirements |
43-46 credits |
| Major Requirements |
32 credits |
| Electives Courses |
3 credits |
| Total |
120-123 credits |
General Education Requirements - 42 credits
Forty-two (42) credits are required as explained in the General Education Program Requirements section. Students of the BS in Toxicology program will be exempted from the GEST 2020 and 2030 courses in the Scientific and Technological Context category and GEHP 3000 in the Health and Quality of Life category.
Core Course Requirements - 43-46 credits
Major Requirements - 32 credits