A review of endocrine tissues, the hormones they produce, and their mechanisms and interactions with special emphasis on human reproductive endocrinology and physiology. A detailed study of human gametes, fertilization, placentation, and fetal development through the 12th week of gestation. Modern concepts in the area of the instruc-tor's specialty. To be announced each semester. No regular lectures or laboratory periods.
Outstanding students do independent work under the guidance of a faculty member.
Individual library studies under faculty direction in an area of student interest. An acceptable paper must be presented. Opportunity for the student to pursue laboratory research under the direction of a faculty specialist. A course designed to provide an introduction to modern evolutionary theory and the evidence for evolution as illustrated by living organisms. Introduction by lecture and on-site visits to aspects of the biotic world of man, water, air and noise pollution sewage disposal, food handling.