Developmental Biology

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: BIOL 2811; or permission of the Department The course provides a foundation to the rapidly expanding field of Developmental Biology, which draws upon the disciplines of Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. This course focuses on the structural changes exhibited during the development, differentiation, and growth of organisms. It examines gametogenesis, fertilization, and embryogensis in a variety of model organisms. Laboratory exercises reinforce the concepts and stages of development.(Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 hours) (Exclusion: BIOL 3311; any version of BIOL 3631 previously offered with a different title)