The third seminar required of the students consists of a 30 minute review of the literature in an area unrelated to their research. The course is designed to give students an appreciation of the importance of ethical behavior in science and to raise issues of interest on this topic. This course focuses on some of the basic principles of toxicology as well as the general methodology used to assess toxic responses. This course presents detailed coverage of neuropharmacology and information on mechanisms by which various drugs and xenobiotics alter normal physiological and biochemical functions for therapeutic purposes. A discussion of the mechanisms of selected drugs and toxicants.
Recent literature is emphasized.
This course consists of 4 credits and is taught jointly by all members of the toxicology training faculty. A continuation of the seminar series. This course provides academic credit for the student's laboratory research. This course provides training in experimental design and grant writing, and assists the student in preparing their dissertation proposal which must be in the form of an NIH grant and defended before their Dissertation. Also during this summer, students complete preparations on their dissertation proposal which must be in the form of an NIH grant and defended before their Dissertation committee.