4.00 Credits
Lecture surveys the different stages of development from fertilization to organogenesis in both invertebrate and vertebrate model systems. Lecture covers both the descriptive nature of embryonic development, as well as the conserved molecular and cellular patterns. The laboratory covers some techniques of developmental biology, as well as histology slides of embryonic development, and research paper discussion. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 111 AND BIOL 111L AND BIOL 112 AND BIOL 112L AND BIOL 211 AND BIOL 211D AND BIOL 305
Corequisite:
BIOL 322L