Biol 3449:
Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a
sub-discipline within the field of physiology. We are accustomed to thinking of
the nervous system as the principle biological system by which the different
cells within an animal communicate with one another in the whole organism.
However, in massive multi-cellular organisms (such as mammals) it is necessary
for the cells and tissues to be in constant (and for the most part
"quiet") communication in order for the body to function efficiently
as a unified whole. Thus, this course is, in essence, a study of hormones as
communicators of quiet messages throughout our bodies. As you study
endocrinology, it is important to keep in mind that the hormones themselves are
only one-half of the ‘story.’ In order for target cells to respond to
hormonal stimuli, they must have receptors that are capable of reacting to the
hormones. Therefore, this course will
also study hormone receptors in some detail.
Laboratory
Methods in Endocrinology (For September 4,
2007)
Mechanism
of Action of Luteinizing Hormone on the Ovary to Induce Ovulation
Library
Exercise (This link contains your exercise due November 6, 2007)
Statistics Problem (This assignment is due
on October 25, 2007)
Radioimmunoassay
Experiment (This link contains the
experiments beginning Oct 23, 2007)
Laboratory
Schedule #1 (This link contains your
schedule for Oct 23, 2007)
Laboratory
Schedule #2
(This link contains your schedule for Nov
13, 2007)
Laboratory
Schedule #3
( This link contains your schedule for Nov 20, 2007)
Student Presentation Schedule (This link contains the time of your term paper presentation)
All You Ever Wanted to Know About RIAs
Laboratory RIA Homework (This
link contains your assignment due December 04, 2007)