Behavioral Endocrinology

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The exploration of behavior requires an understanding of genetics, development, environment, and the underlying neural circuitry. This course explores the interactions between these influences as they are mediated through hormones. Specific attention will be paid to the "Four Fs" of the hypothalamus (Fighting, Fleeing, Feeding, and Fornication) and how hormones regulate behaviors involving sexual development, sexual behavior, social behavior, and parental behavior. The hormonal basis of stress, biological rhythms, learning, and memory is also covered. prereq: 2331