Human Embryology

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Human development mechanisms are emphasized in this lecture course, including congenital malformations. This course will provide the students with an understanding of the prenatal period of human development, particularly between fertilization and the end of the 8th prenatal week, from a developmental and clinical perspective. The student will also learn about the major abnormalities that can occur during early human development which can result in congenital malformations. The structured component of the course will be offered through lectures. It is expected the students will also spend time on independent study.