BIOL.4800 Developmental Biology

Id: 039958 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course covers the current understanding of the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms that regulate animal development. Variation in developmental processes, including those involved in evolutionary change as well as disease, are discussed. Specific topics include: fertilization, determination of cell fate and differentiation. establishment of body plans, cell migration, organogenesis, morphogenesis, stem cells, and regeneration.

Prerequisites

BIOL.2200 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology, and Co-req: BIOL.4810L Developmental Biology Lab.

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