BI 355 - Endocrinology

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

Endocrinology is the study of hormones and is concerned with the integration of brain, body, and behavior. The course will offer students an in depth understanding of the structure and function of the endocrine system. Students will be given an overview of human and comparative endocrinology by covering topics such as sex differences, reproduction, stress, and disease. Using in class discussions of clinical case studies, landmark historical research, current events, and demonstrations, students will delve into the field of endocrinology. Prerequisite(s): One of the following sequences:

BI 101 and BI 102 ,

BI 105 , BI 106 , and BI 200 , or

BI 111 , BI 112 , and BI 113 .