187.650.81
Alternative Methods in Animal Testing
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- Environmental Health and Engineering
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2012 - 2013
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Joseph Bressler
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
- Description:
-
Discusses and evaluates strategies for reducing the number of animals utilized in basic and applied research. Addresses traditional in vitro methods, including cell culture and analytical chemistry as well as newer and evolving techniques such as informatics, genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Also discusses governmental regulatory processes for approving new testing methods, especially in vitro methods.
- Methods of Assessment:
Exams
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required