An introduction to laboratory techniques and research design in behavioral endocrinology.
Students develop and conduct pilot research projects.
Different lab exercises will require different amounts of time to complete, but students must be available to meet from 2-5 pm on their lab day. Please note the schedule of deadlines that must be met in order to successfully complete a research project in the limited time available. Completion of lab write ups and written exercises. Development of a pilot project relating to the endocrinology of human behavior involving the measurement of salivary steroid levels in at least 80 samples. Collection of saliva samples from subjects by April 21.