BIOL 4230: Developmental Biology
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 3130
Principles of embryogenesis and animal development. Establishment of body axes, organ and limb development, and specification of cell fates. Emphasis on cell signaling and the control of gene expression within the context of a developing organism. Medically relevant subjects will be discussed, including stem cells, cancer biology, fertilization, and cloning.
(Typically Offered: Spring)