REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY
A broad grounding in reproductive endocrine physiology at the graduate level, with an emphasis on human and human reproductive health wherever possible. Encompasses an overview of fundamental concepts in endocrinology, the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, steroidogenesis, early embryonic development, pregnancy and maternal-fetal adaptations, and pathologies associated with endocrine disruption and dysregulation. Provides more focus on pathologic pregnancies because such pregnancies lead to a higher risk of adult onset diseases including hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Covers pregnancy and pathologic pregnancy in detail.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recall and summarize fundamental concepts in reproductive endocrinology and physiology, with an emphasis on human and human reproductive health. Audience: Graduate 2. Gain insights into clinical perspectives of pathologies associated with reproductive endocrinology and physiology. Integrate fundamental concepts with clinical perspectives and apply to case studies. Audience: Graduate 3. Evaluate primary research articles and demonstrate critical reasoning with regards to methods and conclusions. Audience: Graduate 4. Demonstrate critical thinking with regards to course material through in-class interactive discussion with peers and faculty. Audience: Graduate 5. Integrate instruction material and personally-researched scientific texts to formulate individual thoughts on topics not directly covered in lecture. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recall and summarize fundamental concepts in reproductive endocrinology and physiology, with an emphasis on human and human reproductive health. Audience: Graduate 2. Gain insights into clinical perspectives of pathologies associated with reproductive endocrinology and physiology. Integrate fundamental concepts with clinical perspectives and apply to case studies. Audience: Graduate 3. Evaluate primary research articles and demonstrate critical reasoning with regards to methods and conclusions. Audience: Graduate 4. Demonstrate critical thinking with regards to course material through in-class interactive discussion with peers and faculty. Audience: Graduate 5. Integrate instruction material and personally-researched scientific texts to formulate individual thoughts on topics not directly covered in lecture. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027