TOXICOLOGY (W/ UMAB,UMBC & UMES)

University of Maryland-College Park

Master's DegreeCIP: 26.1004

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TOXICOLOGY (W/ UMAB,UMBC & UMES)

University of Maryland-College Park

Master's DegreeCIP: 26.1004

No description available.

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningScienceJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationMathematicsTime ManagementCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageBiologyMathematicsEducation and TrainingChemistryComputers and ElectronicsMedicine and DentistryEngineering and TechnologyPhysicsDesignLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementAdministrativePsychologyGeography

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionCategory FlexibilityFluency of IdeasMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biolo
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instructio
Write letters of recommendation for students.
Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial product
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unint
Conduct life cycle assessments of products.
Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, o
Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or clim
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform governme
Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences
Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission meas
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments f
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the re
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
Inventory and order lab supplies.
Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working
Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene ex
Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientif
Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
Write grant applications to obtain funding.
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific pro
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project r
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGeographic information systemComputer aided design CAD softwareDocument management softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareData base management system softwareDevelopment environment softwareOperating system softwareOffice suite softwareSpreadsheet softwareMedical softwareProject management softwareDesktop publishing softwareData mining softwarePortal server softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing software

Tools

3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital camerasAnaerobic growth chambersBenchtop ultracentrifugesCarbon dioxide analysis equipmentChemiluminescence imaging systemsCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectrophoresis equipmentLaptop computersLaser facsimile machines

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