Endocrinology
ANS6704
The course is presented at WebCT at the University of Florida and is accessible in logging with your Gatorlink account and password after registration
Course description:
The endocrine system, including anatomy of the brain, neuroendocrine control, gland and function, hormone structure and biosynthesis, mechanisms of hormone action, and relationship to reproduction, lactation, growth, and metabolism.
Course goals:
- To familiarize students with the fields of endocrinology and neuroendocrinology.
- To integrate control of the endocrine glands and relate to production functions of our food producing animals.
- To develop an understanding of mechanisms of hormone action as related to the various classes of hormones (proteins, peptides, steroids, biogenic amines, etc.).
- To integrate recent research into the course via utilization of current journal articles as laboratory participation.
- Provide students with a working knowledge of the array of research techniques utilized in endocrine research by active participation in laboratories.
Course Format:
Course is offered bi-annually during Spring Semester. Three lectures are held each week, and a 2 hour laboratory is also conducted each week. Textbook is required.
Grading:
Final grade is based on four, 1 hour examinations, and oral scientific paper presentation in student symposium. Material presented in laboratories also covered in exams.
Material to be covered in the course:
- Introduction and History to Endocrinology
- Brain, Pituitary
- Hypothalmus
- Hypothalamus-Pituitary regulation
- Neural Lobe Hormones
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- IGF/IGFBP
- Growth
- Growth Factors
- Insulin/Glucagon
- Thyroid
- Thyroid Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Hormones
- Mineral Metabolism
- Clinical Aspects of Mineral Metabolism
- Adrenal Cortex
- Adrenal Medulla
- Interaction of Immune System with Endocrine System
- Endocrine association with cancer
