3.00 Credits
Advanced concepts of steroidogenesis, gametogenesis, fertilization, placentation, embryogenesis, embryonic-endometrial relationships, parturition and lactation and the influence of hormones on these processes. Students evaluate the most recent scientific literature in these areas for information, experimental methods and validity of authors' conclusions and select a problem, review related literature and write a research proposal for solving the problem. Preq: Consent of instructor.