BIOL 354 - Developmental Biology

Description:
Embryonic development with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms involved in fertilization, pattern formation, and cell differentiation. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CHEM 361 and BIOL 183.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the basic concepts of developmental biology including fertilization, pattern formation, cell differentiation and organogenesis
Compare and contrast stages of development in vertebrate and non-vertebrate organisms including the molecular signaling events involved.
Design and perform experiments to examine the effect of environmental contaminants on early embryo development including data collection and analysis.
Apply basic developmental concepts and interpret data presented in primary literature articles.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15