BIOLOGY
Course Level: Undergraduate
Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)
The Biology of Birds
This course introduces the basic biology and study of birds. It covers aspects of the diversity, evolutionary history, structure and function, and behavior of this conspicuous vertebrate group. The course also teaches the fundamentals of bird identification, concentrating on the common birds of Eastern United States. Meets with BIO-696 001.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)
Endocrinology
This course covers the fundamentals of hormone signaling systems; organization and action of hormone synthesis, secretion, and response; and the molecular, cellular, and physiological effects of hormones in health and disease. Specific topics include the hormonal regulation of reproductive physiology, growth, homeostasis, metabolism and development; including defects in hormonal regulation underlying clinically important syndromes. Prerequisite BIO-210.