BMS 362 Developmental Biology

Study of processes that transform a single-celled embryo into a multi-cellular organism. Emphasizes the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying embryonic development. Covers vertebrate (chick, mouse, frog, fish) and invertebrate (fly, urchin, worm) model systems. Topics include pattern formation, morphogenesis, organogenesis, cell type determination, and fertilization. Three hours of lecture per week.