BIO 408 Endocrinology

This course provides an introduction to endocrinology, covering the physiologic effects of hormones in health and disease. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe: (1) the structure and function of hormones; (2) the signaling pathways of hormones; (3) the regulatory mechanisms of hormones; and (4) the consequences of disruption of normal levels of hormones. Three hours of lecture per week.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIO 207/277 & BIO 208/278 or BIO 206/276, BIO 305