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796.13 - FDA Seminar
Professor: Todd G. Guttman
Semester: 2011 Autumn
Second Writing Requirement? Yes
Seminar? Yes
Professional Responsibility? No
Prerequisites: None
Means of Assessment: Final Paper and Class Participation
Course Description
The seminar will focus on current issues concerning federal and state regulation of foods and drugs, including FDA structure and organization; the regulation of human drugs, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, nutraceuticals and alternative medical therapies; and state regulation of drugs, devices and food quality. Students will lead a discussion of a food, drug, cosmetic or medical device topic/issue of their choice and a final paper will be required.
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