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Recent Advances in Endocrinology (16:340:612)

2 credits

Prerequisites and Other Registration Restrictions: Upper-level physiology or endocrinology course. Qualified senior undergraduates (minimum 90 credits and GPA of 3.0+) who have successfully completed Endocrinology (11:067:450) may register for the course with special permission of the course coordinator.

Objectives: Students who complete this course will:

  1. have in-depth knowledge of select subfields in endocrinology.
  2. be able to understand and critically evaluate primary literature.
  3. have learned to effectively communicate, verbally and orally, broad concepts as well as detailed technical aspects of theories and research in endocrinology.

Description: This course focuses on current and emerging topics in endocrinology. Specific topics of focus may include neuroendocrinology, male and female reproduction and hormones, and energy homeostasis. Areas of interest will be introduced through assigned background reading and instructor lectures. These areas will then be covered in depth by student-led critical analysis of recent primary literature. This course serves as an expansion of concepts covered in Endocrinology (11:067:450) and has been designed for graduate students in endocrinology and advanced undergraduates interested in expanding their knowledge in the field of endocrinology.

Format: Each week, students will be provided with a primary literature report and background reading. Class will consist of formal student presentations and student-led discussions covering that week?s topic and primary literature report.

Grading:

  • In-class presentations: 20%
  • In-class attendance and participation: 50%
  • Written review (2): 30%

Grades will be calculated as follows: A = 90% or above, B+ = 85?89%, B = 80?84%, C+ = 75?79%, C = 70?74%, D = 60?69%, F = less than 60%

Course Materials: Background reading, primary literature, discussion boards, and additional materials will be provided via the course Canvas site.

Syllabus (152k PDF) (subject to change)

Instructors

Team-taught by EAB faculty

Contact

Dr. Elizabeth Snyder
Foran Hall, Rm. 328
848-932-6377
elizabeth.snyder@rutgers.edu