3.00 Credits
Hormones modulate most social behaviors (reproductive, parental, aggressive) expressed by animals. This course examines how hormones interact with the nervous system to produce these complex behaviors. Taking a comparative approach, the course draws examples of neuroendocrine function from throughout the animal kingdom including fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.