Seminar: Endocrine Disruptors

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This seminar will offer upper level students in the sciences the opportunity to develop or enhance research and presentation skills required in graduate or professional school.Improper use and disposal of chemicals and physical agents by humans have caused a number of adverse effects in all living things. This seminar will specifically focus on environmental contaminants that have been shown to alter the function of the endocrine system in wildlife and humans. Although this course will utilize textbooks, it will rely heavily on the scientific literature for additional readings and assignments. Students may be required to attend one scientific lecture off campus during the semester. Prerequisites or corequisites: BIO 218 , junior or senior standing in biological sciences or biochemistry or permission of the instructor. Carries biology major credit.