Biology 270 - E ndocrinology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

Endocrine glands and the messengers they produce can have profound effects on how organisms respond and adapt to their environment. This course examines the production and function of hormones in different organisms. Topics include the types and functions of endocrine glands (e.g., hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid and adrenal) and the ways hormones act as chemical messengers with various target cells. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101,102. Counts toward the neuroscience major (cellular and behavioral tracks).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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