Developmental Biology

Catalog description

This course investigates cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate animal development covering topics such as fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, axis specification, and organogenesis via analysis of classical and modern experiments. Laboratory sessions emphasize experimental manipulations of early embryos and student-designed research projects. Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of BIO 111, 113, or 115 is required. BIO 201 or 208/238 is recommended. Not open to students with credit for BIO 336. Satisfies Group A.