BOS 4201: Toxicology Unit 1 Assessment - Public Health Analysis

This assessment delves into the core concepts of toxicology and its intersection with public health, epidemiology, and environmental science. It begins with an exploration of epidemiology, focusing on a case study involving a mysterious disease outbreak in a high school, and proposes a case series study design to investigate potential causal factors and generate hypotheses. The assessment then transitions to toxicology, defining key terms such as toxins, toxicants, and toxic agents, and discussing the role of media in shaping public understanding of toxicology. The work further examines the history of toxicology, highlighting contributions from key figures like Dioscorides, Jean Stas, and Paracelsus. The assignment also addresses the impact of toxic chemicals and substances on organisms, differentiating between chemical toxicity, toxic substances, and toxic agents. Finally, the assessment includes a journal entry based on a news broadcast about a local community's protest against a coal refinery plant's toxic waste spillage, underscoring the importance of public opinion and governmental intervention in environmental protection. The assessment integrates concepts from various scientific disciplines, emphasizing the importance of dose-response relationships, and the impact of toxic substances on human health and the environment.