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Louisiana State University offers doctoral graduate programs in several
departments with an Interdepartmental Studies Concentration in Toxicology. These
doctoral graduate programs involve a course of study and research in fields
within the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences,
Food Science, Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, and
Veterinary Pathology.
The concentration in toxicology is designed for students who wish to extend
their doctoral studies in chemistry, biological or medical sciences, food
science, and other disciplines to include a core of courses in toxicology and a
dissertation research project that has an orientation in medical, environmental,
or ecological toxicology. This multidisciplinary approach is designed to prepare
individuals for careers in a wide range of disciplines in industry, government,
or academia that require the understanding of toxicological principles. This
will prepare the student to solve complex problems of ecological and
environmental importance, and human and animal health issues.
The Interdepartmental Studies Concentration in Toxicology enables a
coordinated approach to training of graduate students from diverse departments
and fields of research and study. Each graduate student’s program of study can
be tailored to his/her interests within the field of toxicology and the
sponsoring department. Every student receives a broad-based foundation in
toxicology through coursework, seminars, workshops, scientific meetings, and
research studies.
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DEGREE OPTIONS
Upon successful completion of the requirements for a doctoral degree within
the Interdepartmental Studies Concentration in Toxicology, the student will
receive a doctoral degree in one of the disciplines listed below with a
recognized concentration in toxicology.
Participating departments offering doctoral degrees include:
Institutes and centers with faculty participating in the concentration
include:
ADMISSION
Application for admission into the concentration must be directed to one of
the departments listed above. A student must first be accepted by the Graduate School of
LSU and one of the participating departments. The Interdepartmental Studies
Concentration in Toxicology does not presently accept students without prior
graduate status within one of the participating departments.
After acceptance into one of these departments and selection of a research
adviser, the student may apply for admission to the Interdepartmental Studies
Concentration in Toxicology.
General admission requires:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Completion of (with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0) sufficient
credits in the biological, social/behavioral, and physical sciences to
indicate probable success in the program.
- Recommendation by one of the participating faculty members of the
Interdepartmental Studies Concentration in Toxicology.
- Identification of a dissertation research topic in an area of toxicology.
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
A limited number of research assistantships are available. Support is from
grants to faculty advisers in the program. Students with a D.V.M. degree may be
eligible for graduate fellowships through participating departments in the
School of Veterinary Medicine and a limited number of teaching assistantships
may be available to students enrolled in the Departments of Chemistry,
Biological Sciences, or Food Science. Students with exceptional credentials may
be eligible through the Graduate
School for stipend supplements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE
To earn the Ph.D. degree with a concentration in toxicology, a student must
satisfy the doctoral degree requirements in one of the participating departments
and those of the Interdepartmental Studies Concentration in Toxicology. Where
course requirements overlap, a student will receive credit toward both sets of
requirements.
Requirements for completion of the Interdepartmental Studies Concentration
in Toxicology include:
- Completion of a Ph.D. dissertation, the topic of which must fall within a
recognized area of toxicology deemed acceptable by the participating faculty
and the Coordinating Committee of the Interdepartmental Studies
Concentration in Toxicology
- Presentation of at least two seminars in toxicology
- Completion of the course requirements with a minimum of a 3.0 grade-point
average.
Interdepartmental Studies Concentration in Toxicology Course requirements:
The 13-credit core curriculum provides the student with:
1) fundamental principles of toxicology; 2) principles of xenobiotic
disposition and receptor interactions; 3) toxicology of the major organ systems;
4) genetic toxicology; and 5) seminars on topics of current interest in
toxicology. The remaining required credits may be obtained in a variety of
elective courses.
Required Core Courses *
*Courses are crosslisted in participating
departments/institutes
- VPT 7623 Toxicology I (3 credits).
Fundamental Principles
- VPT 7624 Toxicology II (3 credits).
Toxicodynamics & Toxicokinetics
- VPT 7625 Toxicology III (3 credits).
Organ Systems
- VPT 7626 Toxicology IV (3 credits).
Genetic Toxicology
- VPT 7699 Toxicology Seminar (1 credit).
Examples of Elective Courses
- VPT 7622 (3 credits). Fundamentals of Chemical Carcinogenesis.
- VPT 7627 (4 credits). Methods in Aquatic Toxicology.
- FDSC 7010 (3 credits). Food Toxicology.
- ENVS 7100 (3 credits). Environmental Toxicology.
- ENVS 7110(3 credits). Toxicology of Aquatic Environments.
- ENVS 7220 (3 credits). Biochemistry and Toxicology of Metals.
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For more information contact the Chair
Vincent L. Wilson
Institute of Environmental Studies
42 Atkinson Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Telephone 225-578-1753
FAX 225-578-4286
email: monster77@aol.com or
vwilson@lsu.edu
or any of the participating faculty:
Department of Biological
Sciences:
John R. Battista, Ph.D., Assoc.
Prof.
Room 626, Life Sciences Building
(225 578-2810
Jbattis@unix1.sncc.lsu.edu
Kevin R. Carman, Ph.D., Assoc.
Prof.
Room 376, Life Sciences Building
225-578-1761
zocarm@lsu.edu
John W. Fleeger, Ph.D., Prof.
Room 202, Life Sciences Building
225- 578-1132
zoflee@mail071.sncc.lsu.edu
William R. Lee, Ph.D., Prof.
Room 276, Life Sciences Building
225-578-1754
leemuta@unix1.sncc.lsu.edu
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Department of Chemical
Engineering:
Danny D. Reible, Ph.D., Prof.
& Director, Hazardous Substance Research Center
Room 289, Chemical Engineering
Building or Room 3418, CEBA Building
225-578-1426 or 578-3070
reible@che.lsu.edu
Department of
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
James W. Catallo, Ph.D., Assoc.
Prof. of Env. Tox.; Adjunct. Prof. of
Chemistry, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Room 301 303, La. Business
& Technology Building
VPT, School of Veterinary Medicine
225-578-8518
jcatallo@mail.vetmed.lsu.edu
Steven S. Nicholson, D.V.M.,
Extension Service
Room 231, Knapp Hall
225-578-6590
snicholson@agctr.lsu.edu
Arthur Penn, Ph.D., Prof.
Room 2435, Vet. Med. Building
225-578-9760
apenn@vetmed.lsu.edu
Department of
Pathobiological Sciences
H.W. (Wayne) Taylor, D.V.M.,
Ph.D., Prof. & Head
Room 2307, Vet. Med. Building
225-578-9717
HWT@mail.vetmed.lsu.edu
Kevin Kleinow, D.V.M., Ph.D.,
Assoc. Prof.
Room 2427, Vet. Med. Building
225-578-9757
kleinow@mail.vetmed.lsu.edu
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Department of
Food Science
Joan M. King, Ph.D., Assist. Prof.
Room 111, Food Science Building
225-578-5157
jking@agctr.lsu.edu
Institute for
Environmental
Studies
Vincent L. Wilson, Ph.D., Assoc.
Prof. & Claiborne Chair
Room 364, Life Sciences Building
225-578-1753 or 578-8876
monster77@aol.com
Biodynamics Institute &
Department of Chemistry
William A. Pryor, Ph.D., Prof.
Room 711, Choppin Hall
225-578-2063
wpryor@lsu.edu
Pennington Biomedical Research
Center
Walter A. (Andy) Deutsch, Ph.D.,
Prof.
Room B1054, Pennington BRC
225-763-0937
deutschwa@mhs.pbrc.edu
Daniel H. Hwang, Ph.D., Prof.
Room C1055, Pennington BRC
225-763-2518
Hwangdh@mhs.pbrc.edu
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