LACTATION PHYSIOLOGY

DYSCI 378

Course Description

Focuses on lactation physiology across mammalian species. Structure and function of mammary glands; hormonal control of mammary development and lactation; cellular mechanisms of milk synthesis; the chemistry of milk synthesis; mastitis and other abnormalities of mammary functions.

Prerequisties

(BIOCHEM 301 , BIOCHEM 501 , BMOLCHEM 314, or concurrent enrollment) and (BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 and BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 102 ), BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151 , or (BIOCORE 382 , BIOCORE 383 , and BIOCORE 384 ), or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.48

2.77% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.22% from Historical

A Rate

37.5%

-8.46% from Historical

Class Size

15.66% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Jimena Laporta

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