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Summer 2012
May 19, 2024 |
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| BIOL 417 - Endocrinology |
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A study of endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete, and the effects these hormones have on their target tissues. The course examines the mechanisms of the action of hormones at the molecular, cellular, organ, and physiological levels, as well as their effects on development of the individual. Topics covered include the role of hormones in male and female reproduction, pregnancy, parturition, lactation, growth, diabetes, and exercise. In the laboratory, students perform experiments involving small animal surgery and injection of hormones.
Prerequisites: INTD 225 Biopsychology; or CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry and one of the following biology courses: BIOL 234 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology, BIOL 272 Human Anatomy
and Physiology I, BIOL 260 Cell Biology; or permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Lecture, Lab Biology Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component Prerequisites: PREREQ for BIOL 417 General Requirements: ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: INTD 225 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Rule: BIOL: CHOOSE ONE BIOL CRSE ) and ( CHEM 107 May not be taken concurrently. ) and ( BIOL 234 May not be taken concurrently. ) and ( BIOL 272 May not be taken concurrently. ) and ( BIOL 260 May not be taken concurrently. ) End of rule BIOL |
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