Description
An introductory course into developmental biology including gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, neurulation and histogenesis. Selected topics including sex determination in mammals will also be examined. Laboratory includes examination of experimental slides of developmental stages of various organisms along with observations of, and research into, the development of various living creatures. Lecture three hours per week and laboratory one day per week for two hours.
Prerequisite: BI 220 at a grade of "C" or higher or consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall semester
(Four credit hours)