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Prof: Nancy Toffolo / Summer 2026
Aug 3, 2026
Good content but kind of boring to read. The modules were very lengthy. A lot of links do not work. Quiz & assignment due every week. Some assignments are extremely difficult/lengthy (e.g. writing a SOP, study protocol, final report). Most assignments have word limits but it is hard to stay within the limits. Final exam was mostly common sense- the right answer was easy to spot (included questions on stats topics). Content from the links is NOT included in the exam.
Discusses key elements of a lab QA program and various QC measures: facility requirements, safety, equipment, validation, test article (sample/evidence), SOPs, study protocols, reports, record archiving, accreditation and regulations. The module content is very in depth but not super helpful for the more involved assignments because it doesn't give examples.
No interaction. TAs graded assignments.
Be as detailed as possible but you have to stay within the limits they give you.
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Prof: Yeatman / Summer 2026
Aug 3, 2026
Very decent class (as compared to FOR TOX I). Module content very concise and the recommended text was helpful for finding info needed for assignments. 13 modules- open note quiz and assignment due every week. Optional discussion boards. Final exam (proctored via Honorlock). Assignments required a fair amount of research and the topics are relevant to the weekly module.
Discusses the chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacological effects, analysis, and interpretation of all drug classes. Plus other topics: metals, post mortem tox, human performance tox, doping control, and expert testimony. Information very relevant for a forensic toxicology career.
I didn't interact much with the professor but he did respond promptly when messaged via Canvas.
If taking during the summer, try your best to work ahead because there are 13 modules and only 13 weeks in the semester which means the exam was due before the last assignment. Working ahead provided extra time to study for the final exam.