MED SCI 712 / Reproductive Endocrinology

3 unit(s)

W.G. Foster

Graduate students taking this course will be introduced to general principles of endocrinology with a special focus on reproductive endocrinology. Students will gain knowledge of the structure and function of the reproductive tract and all relevant endocrine glands. An understanding of classical and contemporary methods of investigating the function of the reproductive tract will be covered. In addition, students will gain experience in oral presentation of complex scientific materials and how to prepare a grant application. Emerging issues and techniques as they apply to research in reproductive endocrinology will be covered in this course.