BIOL 360 - Developmental Biology

4 credits
One of the most complex processes in biology is the transformation of a single cell - the fertilized egg - into an adult organism. This course provides an introduction to the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms that direct the development of multicellular organisms. Topics include: gametogenesis, fertilization, gastrulation, organogenesis, sex determination, developmental gene regulation, teratology, aging, and ethics. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. Course fee: $30.

Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): Prerequisite or may be taken concurrently: BIOL 288 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None