ENDOCRINOLOGY
An introduction to the role that hormones play in a variety of physiological processes and behaviors from a molecular to a systems level. Topics include hormonal involvement in growth, development, homeostasis, reproduction, and behavior, with an emphasis on vertebrate systems.
Topics
- hormonal involvement in growth
- development
- homeostasis
- reproduction
- and behavior
- with an emphasis on vertebrate systems
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 , ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 , BIOCORE 383 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2023 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe ways in which hormones act at target cells to influence diverse physiological processes and behaviors across a range of human and nonhuman animal species. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Critique popular press and peer-reviewed scientific articles in endocrinology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Engage in discussion with peers on topics related to endocrinology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Develop an in depth understanding of a focal topic in endocrinology through critical evaluation of primary literature and scientific writing. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe ways in which hormones act at target cells to influence diverse physiological processes and behaviors across a range of human and nonhuman animal species. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Critique popular press and peer-reviewed scientific articles in endocrinology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Engage in discussion with peers on topics related to endocrinology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Develop an in depth understanding of a focal topic in endocrinology through critical evaluation of primary literature and scientific writing. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027