Endocrinology

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The students in this course will be introduced to the basics of endocrinology including the names and locations of endocrine organs, the types of hormones, their molecular structures and modes of actions. The hormonal regulation of a few specific physiological processes will be explored in depth. Students will be required to read and critique three primary papers in endocrinology. Their understanding of these papers will be assessed through analysis questions accompanying the papers and essay questions on exams. Prerequisites: BIO 1003, CHE 1004