Neuroendocrinology & Biological Clocks

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In "Neuroendocrinology and Biological Clocks," you will learn about the neuroendocrinology, endocrinology and hypothalamic brain regulation of homeostasis, including feeding, metabolism, fluid balance, reproduction, growth and stress. Special emphasis will be on principles of biological rhythms, including circadian and seasonal timing systems, and how dysregulation of this system can lead to neuroendocrine and other physiological disorders.