CB 290   Independent Research   credit: 1 to 10 Hours.

Supervised scholarly laboratory work and/or reading in fields selected in consultation with an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours in separate terms. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

CB 449   Basic Toxicology   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as CPSC 433, ENVS 480 and FSHN 480. See FSHN 480.

CB 514   Neurotoxicology   credit: 3 Hours.

Examines toxic responses of the mammalian nervous system to xenobiotics (therapeutic agents, drugs of abuse, toxins, environmental and industrial chemicals) from the molecular and cellular levels to the behavioral level. Also covers neuroteratology, sensitive periods for neurotoxicity and the potential role of environmental factors/xenobiotics in the etiology of nervous system disorders. Same as ENVS 514 and PSYC 515. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in MCB 450 or equivalent.

CB 516   Reprod & Dev Toxicology   credit: 3 Hours.

Introduction to reproductive and developmental toxicology that examines causes and manifestations both of structural malformations and of functional deficits in mammals. Topics covered include interactions between external factors and developmental gene expression, the behavioral consequences of chemical exposure, identification and regulation of reproductive and developmental toxicants. Examples emphasize reproductive and developmental toxicants that are present in the human environment. Same as ENVS 516. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CB 552   Ethics in Toxicology   credit: 1 Hour.

Ethical issues in the practice of toxicological research collaboration, authorship and plagiarism, professional responsibility to subjects (both human and animal), whistle-blowing, codes of ethics, legal obligations. Case Studies.

CB 554   Systems Toxicology   credit: 3 Hours.

Provides an overview of the effects of chemicals and their mechanisms of action in a variety of organ systems. Topics include toxicology of the nervous, developmental, reproductive, thyroid, renal, hepatic, immune, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems. Prerequisite: Completion of a course in basic toxicology or consent of instructor.

CB 590   Seminar   credit: 1 Hour.

Required of all graduate students whose major is comparative biosciences.

CB 591   Biosciences Seminar Series   credit: 0 to 1 Hours.

Review and discussion of selected topics. Students are required to participate in weekly discussions and present one formal seminar per year, on a topic approved by the instructor. Approved for S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment in CB graduate program or consent of instructor.

CB 592   Special Problems   credit: 1 to 12 Hours.

Basic and applied study including orientation and research on pertinent initial and continuing problems in the student's area of interest. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CB 594   Comparative Bioscience   credit: 1 to 4 Hours.

To be used to designate a trial or experimental course for five or more students. It is designed to be a graduate course. A course can be taught under this designation two times within a two-year period and cannot be renewed as a CB 594 course. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CB 596   Interdisciplinary Tox Sem   credit: 1 Hour.

Interdisciplinary seminar on topics within the area of toxicology; topics vary each term. Seminars are presented by faculty, visiting lecturers, and students based upon their study, research, and/or professional activities in the selected topic area. Same as ENVS 596 and PATH 596. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CB 599   Thesis Research   credit: 0 to 16 Hours.

Individual direction of research and thesis writing. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in the same term or in separate terms.

CB 646   Advanced Therapeutics   credit: 1 Hour.

Designed as an elective offering for veterinary professional students and graduate students interested in clinical pharmacology. As an extension of core veterinary pharmacology modules in the veterinary professional curriculum, case and/or problem-based discussions will be used to highlight rational therapeutic decision-making and its evidence basis. Drug classes presented in core instruction will be reviewed and new drug classes will introduced in the context of case management discussions. 1 graduate hour. 1 professional hour. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: VM 607 or consent of instructor.

CB 692   Special Problems   credit: 1 to 6 Hours.

Individual research on a special problem chosen in consultation with the instructor and department head. 1 to 6 graduate hours. 1 to 6 professional hours. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment in veterinary medicine curriculum with grade-point average of 3.0 or above, or consent of instructor.