BIOL344

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Endocrinology

Biology College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

BIOL

Course Number

344

Status

Active

Course Attributes

EMBC: Major-BioChem Mol Bio Elective, EMNE: Major-Neuroscience Elective, MBIB: Major-Biology BS, MBIO: Major-Biology BA, MCBC: Major-Chemistry BS BioChem, MNEU: Major-Neuroscience, NBIO: Minor-Biology, WRIT: GenEd-Writing Intensive, NNEU: Minor-Neuroscience

Course Short Title

Endocrinology

Course Long Title

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Course Description

A study of the structure and function of mammalian hormone systems. After a general discussion of the major classes of hormones, an in-depth exploration of individual endocrine systems involved in regulating sexual development, body fluid balance, the stress response, and other physiological processes. Topics may include the cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating hormone action, the central and peripheral control of endocrine systems, and clinical correlates of endocrine dysfunction.

Min

4

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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Equivalent Course(s)

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