Overview
Control of the endocrine system by the brain and the reciprocal effects of hormones on brain structure and function.
An overview of the field of neuroendocrinology, meaning interactions between hormones and the brain. The focus is on topical, cutting-edge research papers, highlighting the latest findings in the field.
About this paper
| Paper title | Neuroendocrinology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Neuroscience |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (7 May 2025 - 9 July 2025) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,905.71 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel 479 7362
anatomy.400-level.admin@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Anatomy's website
- Teaching staff
2025 teaching staff to be confirmed - please contact the Department for more information.
- Paper Structure
This paper is taught as small group tutorials.
- Teaching Arrangements
All teaching is undertaken on campus.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will gain an ability to understand and critique current literature and methodologies of neuroendocrinology research and participate in small group presentations and discussions about the merits of published research.