Advanced Topics in Forensic Toxicology

This course examines current issues in professional practice in forensic toxicology, including post-mortem toxicology, human performance toxicology, drug-facilitated crime and forensic urine testing. The course covers advanced analytical techniques and standard protocols for their use in casework, with reference to particular drugs or drug classes of current interest. Toxicological interpretation of analytical results is also covered. PREREQ: FORS 4107 EL (or equivalent) and permission of instructor (lec 3) 3 cr