Lactation Physiology
LACTATION PHYSIOLOGY focuses on lactation physiology across mammalian species, covering mammary gland structure, hormonal control, milk synthesis mechanisms, and abnormalities like mastitis.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.54 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.48 GPA, 58.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.70 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Explain mammary gland macro- and microanatomy and physiology
Distinguish mammary gland development (in utero all the way through the lactation cycle)
Explain the mechanisms governing mammalian milk synthesis and secretion
Articulate the distinctive roles of systemic (i.e., hormonal) and local (i.e., autocrine) factors governing lactation and mammary gland development
Discriminate components management interventions that might comprise or potentiate milk production in dairy cattle
Assess the diseases that affect the mammary gland (i.e., mastitis) and learn proper milking routines to ensure high quality milk standard and welfare of dairy cattle
Formulate a position on a research topic of societal debate using scientific literature and popular media
Audit common dairy practices by evaluating the primary literature critically and using research-based knowledge acquired in class.
Source: UW Guide
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Prerequisites
Course map(BIOCHEM 301, 501, BMOLCHEM 314, or concurrent enrollment) and (ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 and 102),ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151, or (BIOCORE 382, 383, and 384), or graduate/professional standing
- BIOCHEM 301 · prior_or_concurrent
- BIOCHEM 501 · prior_or_concurrent
- BMOLCHEM 314
- concurrent enrollment
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- ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151
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- graduate/professional standing
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.54 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.48 GPA, 58.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.70 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).
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Topics
- Mammary gland structure and function
- Hormonal control of mammary development and lactation
- Cellular mechanisms of milk synthesis
- Mastitis and mammary function abnormalities
Skills
- Explain mammary gland anatomy and physiology
- Explain mammalian milk synthesis and secretion mechanisms
- Assess mammary gland diseases and milking routines for dairy cattle
- Critically evaluate primary literature on dairy practices
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