BIOL 324 - Hormones and Behavior

4 Credit(s)

Hormones and Behavior is an upper-level biology course that covers topics ranging from the molecular aspects of hormones and their receptors (synthesis, structure, function, location), to behaviors and physiological responses affecting and affected by hormones. Students study topics such as the hormonal basis of sex differences, reproductive and parenting behavior, and cognitive disorders. The lab component focuses on a select group of topics such as the effects of hormones on immune system development and social behavior. The lab concludes with a student presentation on topics of interest in the field of hormones and behavior. Fulfills 1 organismal biology elective.
3 hours lab. 3 hours lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161, BIOL 162, and CHEM 255 or CHEM 102.