BIOL 421 - Endocrinology

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Ferris State University

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Description:

College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Biology Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. An in-depth investigation of vertebrate (particularly human) endocrinology. Topics will include hormone structure, hormone synthesis, the mechanisms of hormone action, endocrine disruptors, and the roles of hormones in calcium metabolism, digestive physiology, reproduction, growth, and the stress and sympathetic responses. The hormones of the major endocrine glands will be investigated. There will also be an introduction to various techniques used in endocrinological research. This course includes the reading and understanding of primary scientific literature. Prerequisites: Biol 205 or Biol 322 with a grade of D- or better. Typically Offered Fall only.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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