BIO 356 - Developmental Biology

Developmental Biology provides an overview of the principles of animal development: from single cells to complex, multicellular organisms. The course will focus on model organisms (fruit fly, frog, zebrafish, chicken, and mouse) to illustrate numerous topics in stem cells, cell differentiation, embryogenesis, and morphogenesis. Students will also gain an in-depth understanding of cell signaling pathways, transcriptional regulation, and sex determination. The laboratory focuses on histological examinations of development and includes a project-based approach to understand a chosen developmental gene. Course Typically Offered: Every other spring, odd years.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142.