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Academic Year 2004/2005

Molecular Biology of Plant Development
MB&B 396 SP

This is an advanced course designed for MB&B and Biology majors and will cover current topics in plant development. The study of development of higher plants, in particular maize and Arabidopsis, has been booming in recent years. Some topics we will discuss include the ABC model of floral development, the evolution of C4 photosynthesis, and leaf vein development along with analysis of the techniques and approaches used to study plants. The class will be part lecture and part discussion based on both a current text and original scientific papers.

MAJOR READINGS

MOLECULAR GENETICS OF PLANT DEVELOPMENT by Stephen H. Howell
Current Scientific papers

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Primarily a course for juniors and seniors.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: [BIOL206 or MB&B206] OR [BIOL182 or MB&B182] Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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