BIOL 410(S) Topics in Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology

The metazoan body plan exhibits diverse morphological traits, yet recent advances have uncovered a remarkable number of shared developmental pathways at both the cellular and the molecular levels across phyla. This advanced seminar focuses on current issues in metazoan development, and is designed to develop methods for rapid and critical appreciation of research papers. Topics cover areas of interest in programmed cell death, cell motility, axis formation, regional specification, cell fate determination, and the formation of the nervous system. Class discussions and readings will be based upon articles from the primary literature. Evaluation will be based on class participation and short papers. Discussions: three hours a week Prerequisite: Biology 202 and any 300 level course.

Hour:  SAVAGE