Topics in Cellular and Organismal Physiology - Neuroendocrinology (Biology 380)
Peter D. Brodfuehrer
room number - 210
phone number - 526-5095
e-mail - pbrodfue@brynmawr.edu
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Meeting time and location:
Tuesday 2 - 5 p.m., room 227
Format:
One three hour discussion per week
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following Biology courses - 202, 303 or 304, or permission of the instructor
Course description:
An integrated approach to the study of the interaction between the brain and endocrine system and the influence of this on behavior. The first half of the course we will discuss the language and concepts of neuroendocrinology using an introductory textbook by Brown (see below). In the second half of the course students will give oral presentations on related topics based on primary literature articles.
Sample readings:
Required textbook:
An Introduction to Neuroendocrinology by Richard E. Brown
Primary literature article:
Dores, R.M., McDonald, L.K., Steveson, T.C. and Sei, C.A. (1990) The molecular evolution of neuropeptides: prospects for the 90s. Brain, Behavior and Evolution, 36:80-99.
Assignments and examinations:
Two essays on topics discussed in the first half of the class
Two critiques of primary literature articles
One classroom presentation
Final paper (5-10 pages) - written is the form of a research proposal
Grading:
essays (20%)
critiques (20%)
classroom presentation (15%)
classroom discussion (25%)
final paper (20%)