This Book provides you with an appreciation of the underlying principals of how chemicals adversely affect living organisms. This includes appreciating the diverse applications of toxicology, from identifying mechanisms through to hazard assessment, and understanding the effects on human health, in terms of biotransformation, mutation, neurological impairments, etc. There is also an emphasis on practical experience which will be gained through the use of cutting-edge techniques in research laboratories. You will also gain general scientific skills in hypotheses testing, problem solving, dealing with scientific literature, and experimental design and rigor.