BI 417 - Developmental Biology

Course Description: A study of the molecular and cell biology of pattern formation in developing embryos. Systems surveyed include: Drosophila, sea urchin, frog, salamander, chicken and human. Prerequisites: BI 231, CH 317 and CH 317L.

Credit Hours: 3:0:3

Learning Outcomes: Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Describe the basic landmark events in embryonic development.
• Describe what makes a good model system for developmental studies.
• Describe development in the major developmental model systems.
• Describe the basic patterns of pattern formation.
• Describe the interactions that lead to cellular differentiation.
• Describe the formation of germ cell and how sex is determined.
• Describe the regeneration of lost parts in plants and amphibians.
• Describe limb formation in vertebrates.
• Describe how developmental biology impacts our understanding of evolution.

Course Assessment: Exams, laboratory practicals, paper, quizzes, laboratory reports.

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