BIOL522

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BIOL522

Cell Fate BIOL522 SP

Not Currently Offered

What are the molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to the development of cell identity during development? What ensures that the right cells develop in the right place and at the right time? This course will focus on the development of a few cell types, and emphasize current research. Examples from a variety of organisms will be covered, including both vertebrate and invertebrate model systems. In the Spring of '98 this course will focus on the development of muscle cell identity.

MAJOR READINGS

Current literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class participation in discussions, oral presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prerequisites OR a prerequisite override. This class will be taught the first half of the semester. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GR Credit: 0.50

Prerequisites: BIOL205 and BIOL206 and BIOL315 or BIOL205 and BIOL206 and BIOL321

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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