BIOS 5180 - Endocrinology

A survey of the hormonal integration of organ-system function including the chemical nature of these secretions, the cellular and biochemical mechanisms of hormone actions and the endocrine feedback control mechanisms. The regulatory nature of hormones in developmental processes, in adaptation and in disease processes will be stressed.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOS 3500; biochemistry is recommended.

Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course.

Credits: 3 hours
Semester Offered: Spring (alternate years)