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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIOL 443 - Advanced Topics in Developmental Biology

(8.00)
Designed to emphasize cellular, molecular and biochemical aspects of basic developmental questions, this course introduces the student to modern approaches to determination, differentiation and morpho-genesis. Experimental design and analysis of data are emphasized. Possible topics include molecular and cellular aspects of gametogenesis, fertilization, embryogenesis and continuous development in the adult; mechanisms of intra- and intercellular communication; and pattern formation and positional information. Developmental model systems using unicellular organisms are considered. The course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits or 2 attempts  if different topics are covered.

Course ID: 52545
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (GEP)
Requirement Group:You must have completed BIOL 302  and BIOL 303   and BIOL 442   and ENGL 100   with a grade of ‘C’ or better.



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