Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS176   19926-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/24/92
AGS176 19926-99999 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Environment and Toxicology of Pesticides
Environmental concepts, endangered species and toxicology associated with the use of pesticides. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS176   19926-99999 Environment and Toxicology of Pesticides
1. Interpret basic concepts of ecology. (I)
2. Describe the status of endangered species. (II)
3. Identify the basic principles of pesticides toxicology. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGS176   19926-99999 Environment and Toxicology of Pesticides
    I. Ecology
        A. Definitions
        B. Food chains and food webs
        C. Food pyramids and biomass
      II. Endangered Species
          A. Status in Arizona
          B. Prevention of damage
        III. Toxicology
            A. Basic principles
            B. Pesticide effects on the body
            C. Remedial measures
            D. Poison control centers
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