| GPLS 613 | Neuroendocrinology
Credits: 3
Course Master: Istvan Merchenthaler, Ph.D.  This course takes an integrative approach to the topic of Neuroendocrinology. Didactic lectures review in detail the cellular and molecular mechanisms of steroid and peptide hormones. These processes are placed in the context of the control of female and male reproductive physiology and extended to the hormonal control of behavior. Other topics include the hormonal basis of and responses to stress, circadian rhythms and seasonality and feeding behavior. In addition to these lectures, each student will make one in-depth presentation on a topic of their choice that is relevant to the field of neuroendocrinology. Grades are based on this presentation, a midterm exam, a final exam and class participation. Offered in the Spring of every other year.Offered in:
Spring |