DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY   [Archived Catalog]
2018-2019 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

BIOL 1135 - DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course will provide an overview of the fundamental principles of animal development, as well as highlight the recent advancements in this field. The material presented will include classical embryology of both invertebrate and vertebrate embryo, as well as more contemporary studies on the cellular mechanisms of axis determination, segmentation, germ layer specification and gastrulation. In addition topics in limb development, cell differentiation and stem cell biology will be discussed. Course includes a required weekly laboratory where topics will be further explored.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOL 0360


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