Medical Endocrinology

This course examines the human endocrine system, with in depth discussion of the major endocrine glands. The pathology of endocrine disorders is presented and discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the causes, treatments and epidemiology of type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic diseases. Prerequisite BIOL 2126EL and BIOL2105EL. (lec 3) cr 3.