May 26, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

CHEM 478 - Endocrinology



Same as BIOL 414  
Survey of the structure and function of vertebrate endocrine systems, with emphasis on the biochemical basis of hormone action and the role of cell communication in endocrine physiology.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites:   recommended.
Notes:  This course is crosslisted with CHEM 678. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. Fulfills the UNLV General Education Natural Science Lecture Only Requirement.