Developmental Biology

(4 Credits)

The course is an depth coverage of developmental principles using diverse models from animals to plants. The course covers experimental strategies of developmental biology that have led to discoveries relevant to modern medicine and human health. These include limb, heart, and embryonic development in models that form the basis of our understanding of animal development. The course also covers recent advances in stem cell biology and induced pluripotency that are highly relevant to human health. The course covers these topics through the exploration of basic biology that uses molecular, biochemical, and genetic techniques. A basic knowledge of molecular biology is expected.