310 or 311, or Biol. The course provides an overview of the hormonal regulation of mammalian reproduction at the behavioral, physiological, cellular, and molecular levels. Topics include basic and clinically-orientated material related to properties and mechanisms of action of the pituitary gonadotrophic hormones and gonadal sex steroids, the neural control of reproduction, reproductive behavior, anatomy and endocrine regulation of the testis and ovary and of the male and female reproductive tracts, endocrine control of menstrual and estrous cycles, mechanisms of fertilization and implantation, and the endocrine basis of pregnancy and fertility regulation. Primarily for upper-level undergraduates or graduate students with a strong background in biology. Prior exposure to Biochemistry is recommended.
Evaluation is by written examinations and presentation of a poster.
No Data Given. 415 or Chem. Physical Chemistry is strongly recommended. See Biological Chemistry 576.001. No Data Given.