BIOL 4270 - Endocrinology

Credit Hours: 0 TO 3

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of vertebrate endocrinology, which is the study of the endocrine system and hormone production. Hormones have a role in most physiologic functions, from energy availability to reproduction and behavior. Their signaling is complex and fascinating. In addition to the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas or reproductive organs, tissues including the heart, kidney, liver, skin, fat, bone and brain also have endocrine functions. This course will explore the anatomy, biochemistry and physiology of the endocrine systems and the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders. the course will also introduce principles of clinical diagnosis and management of endocrine abnormalities. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.