BIOL 3406 Developmental Mechanisms

Study of processes that lead to the diversity of animal and plant morphologies with an emphasis on mechanisms of pattern induction at the molecular level. Lectures will focus on common patterns and novel adaptations from a comparative point of view, while laboratories will give students experience in a variety of fundamental protocols using Drosophila as a model.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 3412 or consent of instructor.

Schedule Type

Lecture/Lab

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Biology

Offered

Spring (only)