Developmental Biology

Catalog description

BIOL B271 Developmental Biology (1 Unit) An introduction to embryology and the concepts of developmental biology. Concepts are illustrated by analyzing the experimental observations that support them. Topics include gametogenesis and fertilization, morphogenesis, cell fate specification and differentiation, pattern formation, regulation of gene expression, limb development, neural development, and developmental plasticity. The laboratory focuses on observations and experiments on living embryos. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.; some weeks require additional hours outside of the regularly scheduled lab. Prerequisite: one semester of either BIOL B110 or B111 or permission of instructor. Enrollment limit 22 with 2 post-baccalaureate spaces. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Senior; Junior; Sophomore; Major/Minor/Concentration.