ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY
Advanced learning opportunities in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology (ERP) areas, particularly reproduction, with an emphasis on human health whenever possible. Explore scientific questions core to the ERP graduate training program at research level with further in-depth instruction and a focus on cutting-edge knowledge and developments. Topics include pregnancy (ovulation through parturition); embryonic growth and development; lactation biology; and neuroendocrinology. Continuation of OBS&GYN 710 . Intended for second- or third-year graduate students.
Topics
- pregnancy (ovulation through parturition)
- embryonic growth and development
- lactation biology
- and neuroendocrinology
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop deep understanding of a reproduction topic. Audience: Graduate 2. Evaluate primary research articles and demonstrate critical reasoning with regard to methods and conclusions. Audience: Graduate 3. Demonstrate critical thinking with regard to course material through in-class interactive discussion with peers and faculty. Audience: Graduate 4. Integrate instruction material and personally-researched scientific texts to formulate individual thoughts on topics not directly covered in lecture. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop deep understanding of a reproduction topic. Audience: Graduate 2. Evaluate primary research articles and demonstrate critical reasoning with regard to methods and conclusions. Audience: Graduate 3. Demonstrate critical thinking with regard to course material through in-class interactive discussion with peers and faculty. Audience: Graduate 4. 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