About the instructor: PHILIP K. TURNER, BS, MS, PhD is a human health and ecological risk assessor with the US Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Division, Dallas, Texas.  He also currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Toxicology in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.  He received his PhD in Environmental Science (2005) from the University of North Texas, MS in Cellular and Molecular Biology (1996) from the University of West Florida and BS in Biology (1992) from Appalachian State University, North Carolina.  Prior to joining the US EPA, Philip Turner had 13 years experience teaching and conducting research in academia and as a Cooperative with the US EPA, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Gulf Ecology Division, Gulf Breeze, Florida.  Published research has focused on aquatic and sediment toxicology of metals, pesticides and pharmaceuticals, including work with endocrine disrupting chemicals.  Philip Turner conducted laboratory studies as well as participating in mesocosm and watershed-scale projects.  Previous teaching experience includes Biology, Molecular Genetics, Animal Physiology, Environmental Science and Aquatic Toxicology.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply toxicology principles to environmental issues.
• Understand how aquatic organisms are exposed to toxic chemicals.
• Identify factors affecting toxicity, and understand the similarities and differences between the toxicity of metals and organic chemicals.
• Understand modes of action of toxic chemicals, types of effects from the molecular to the ecosystem level, and detoxification processes.
• Assess toxicity in terms of LC50 and EC50, and develop dose-response curves.
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of various toxicity testing methods.
• Understand the scientific basis for and limitations of water quality standards.
• Describe the principles of ecological risk assessment.

Prerequisites:  Some college-level biology and chemistry coursework is required (even if it was a long time ago). A fundamental understanding of aquatic ecology is also helpful.

Education level:  Introductory/Refresher

Course Materials: Attendees will receive a binder containing workshop proceedings and reference material.

Continuing Education Units: 1.3

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day.

Registration: $495 (*$395 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, TAEP or AFS members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.