Endocrinology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

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Prerequisites: Undergraduate level background in basic physiology, biochemistry, and cell biology. The course will cover the entire human endocrine system from both an anatomical and physiological perspective. The development, gross anatomy, regulation and interaction between various endocrine components will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on student learning through detailed examinations of endocrine disorders in a clinical setting in order to apply critical thinking about the endocrine system in a real world context.