Synopsis: Synthesis, secretion and mechanisms of action of hormones.
Offered: Spring semesters, every other year
Course Coordinator: Dr. Gordon Niswender, 491-5621
Prerequisites: BMS 430 or BMS 501
Format: 2 credits - 2 hours lecture per week.
Lecture and Exam Schedule:
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Lecture
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Topic
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|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2-4 | Chemistry of hormones |
| 5-6 | Quantification of hormones |
| 7-8 | Protein hormones: synthesis and secretion |
| 9-10 | Protein hormones: receptor chemistry |
| 11-13 | Protein hormones: receptor quantification |
| 14 | Protein hormones: metabolism and clearance |
| 15 |
EXAM #1
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| 16-21 | Protein hormones: second messengers |
| 22-23 | Steroid hormones: biosynthesis |
| 24-26 | Steroid hormones: receptors |
| 27-29 | Steroid hormones: actions |
| 30 | Steroid hormones: metabolism and clearance |
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FINAL
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