Fall 2007
MWF 12-1pm, 100 GPB
Instructor: Prof. Paola S. Timiras Graduate
Student Instructor: Arvin Gouw
Office Hours: Wed, Fri 3-4pm, 102
Donner Lab E-mail:
arvingouw@gmail.com
E-Mail:
timiras@berkeley.edu
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Date |
Chap. |
Topic |
Guest
Lecturer |
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8/27 |
Intro |
Introduction - Stages of
the Lifespan |
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8/29 |
2 |
Gametogenesis - Male |
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8/31 |
2 |
Gametogenesis - Female |
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9/3 |
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LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
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9/5 |
2 |
Fertilization |
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9/7 |
-- |
Pre-implantation and Implantation |
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9/10 |
5 |
The
Placenta |
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Physiology
of the Fetus and the Newborn |
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9/12 |
5 |
Embryonic Stages |
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9/14 |
6 |
Hormones of Pregnancy |
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9/17 |
8 |
Development of Fetal
Circulation |
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9/19 |
9 |
Nervous System
Development: Morphologic |
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9/21 |
9 |
Nervous System
Development: Biochemical
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Arvin Gouw |
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9/24 |
9 |
Nervous System
Development: Functional |
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9/26 |
3 |
Brain Sexual
Differentiation |
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9/28 |
8 |
Metabolism and Its
Regulation |
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10/1 |
8 |
Fetal Growth |
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10/3 |
** |
FIRST MIDTERM |
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10/5 |
10 |
Labor and Delivery |
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10/8 |
- |
Cardiorespiratory Changes
After Birth |
Dr. H. Helbock |
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10/10 |
- |
The Normal Newborn |
Dr. H. Helbock |
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10/12 |
- |
The Newborn at Risk |
Dr. H. Helbock |
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10/15 |
- |
Thermoregulatory
Adaptation |
Dr. H. Helbock |
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Physiology of the
Infant and Child |
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10/17 |
12 |
Lactation |
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10/19 |
12 |
Gastrointestinal Function |
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10/22 |
12 |
Liver Detoxification |
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10/24 |
14 |
Development of Kidney
Function |
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10/26 |
14 |
Development of Water, Electrolyte and Acid/Base
Balance |
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10/29 |
15 |
Biometry
of Body Growth |
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10/31 |
16 |
Endocrinology of Growth I |
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11/2 |
16 |
Endocrinology of Growth
II |
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11/5 |
17 |
Adolescence and Puberty |
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11/7 |
** |
SECOND MIDTERM |
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Physiology
of the Adolescent |
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11/09 |
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Regulation of the Onset of Puberty
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11/12 |
-- |
Development of VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY |
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11/14 |
-- |
Development of the Immune
System: Cellular Defenses |
Dr. H. Sternberg |
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11/16 |
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Development
of the Immune System: Humoral Defenses |
Dr. H. Sternberg |
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11/19 |
17 |
Maturation of Testicular
Functions |
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11/21 |
17 |
Maturation of Ovarian
Functions |
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11/23 |
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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/22-11/23
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11/26 |
-- |
Muscle Growth and
Plasticity |
Dr. F. Navazio |
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11/28 |
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Biological and Social
Factors Affecting Development of Sexual Behavior |
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11/30 |
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Nutrition: Nutritional Supplements, Energy
Balance |
Dr. F. Navazio |
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12/3 |
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Eating Disorders |
Dr. F. Navazio |
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12/5 |
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Establishment of
Homeostasis and Stress Adaptation |
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12/7 |
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Hormesis,
Resistance to Stress, and Longevity |
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12/10 |
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Conclusion ??? |
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Attention!
There
is a web site for the class at: http://mcb.berkeley.edu/courses/mcb135e/
This
site contains supplemental information you may find useful for the course.
Tests
and Grading:
Two
midterms and one final examination. No make-up examinations.
If you miss
one midterm due to illness, you must present a written medical excuse. Your grade for the course will then be
calculated on a pro-rated score.
Final: 18: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19,
2007 5-8P
The grade at the end of the semester will be determined from
numerical grades distributed as follows: 2
Midterms x 100 points each = 200 points Final
= 200 points
Discussion:
The GSI
will hold a one-hour discussion/week; time and place to be announced.
Reader: Human Developmental Physiology at Krishna Copy Center – 2111
University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 (At the corner of University Ave and
Shattuck Ave.)
Recommended
Auxiliary Text: Handbook of Human Growth and
Developmental Biology,
E. Meisami and P.S. Timiras, Eds.
CRC Press 1989-1991, Vol. I, II, and III. This book and other study materials are on 2-hour loan
at the Biosciences Library.