BIOL 629 - Developmental Neurotoxicology

Three hours.
3 Credits

This course will introduce students to the full spectrum of environmental effects on the developing nervous system. This includes pre-and postnatal effects of toxicants on the developing nervous system along with the discussion of physical, psychological and sociological constraints of nervous system development. Special emphasis will be given to effects on the development of the mammalian Central Nervous System [CNSI, however, Peripheral Nervous System [PNS] effects and other vertebrate models will be discussed where and when relevant.