Developmental Biology

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Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. An in-depth study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the development of vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. Lectures will emphasize fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation, induction, regeneration, and neoplasia. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques utilized by developmental biologists. Review of current literature and poster presentations will be required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 655. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 355 and BIO 655. Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236 , or BMS 230 and BMS 232 , or BMS 231 .