BIOL 430 - BEHAVIORAL ENDOCRINOLOGY

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Hiram College

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Description:

BEHAVIORAL ENDOCRINOLOGY~The study of the role hormones play in the physiology and behavior of animals. An understanding of the interaction of behavior and endocrine system function is necessary to understand how psychological and biological systems express behavior. In this course, students will acquire an understanding of the feedback loop among behavior, endocrine and neurological function. Students will study how the endocrine system functions under normal conditions as well as under conditions of pathology. Topics include the influence of endocrine function on sexual behavior, social interaction, and physiological function. Students will gain laboratory experience in behavioral neuroendocrinology. Prerequisites: Biology 230 and Biology/Psychology 215 or permission. Also listed as Psychology 430.

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0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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