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Academic Year 2003/2004

The Cell in Development
BIOL 321 FA

This course will examine the cellular basis for animal development, focusing on cell movements, cell adhesion, cell polarity and the cell-cell interactions that underlie development. The course will highlight recent advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of these cell behaviors and how they lead to tissue morphogenesis. Most examples will be from vertebrate model systems, although some Drosophila work will be covered.

MAJOR READINGS

Text: Gilbert, DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Review articles and research papers from the current scientific literature will be assigned and suggested.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class participation in discussion, oral presentation, major library paper on a relevant topic of the student's choosing, one midterm and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Course will be taught in lecture style and part in participating seminar style.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (BIOL205 AND BIOL206) OR (MB&B205 AND MB&B206) OR (MB&B205 AND BIOL206) OR (BIOL206 AND MB&B206) OR (MB&B201 AND BIOL202) OR (BIOL201 AND MB&B202) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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