BIOL 1310 - Analysis of Development

Institution:

Brown University

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Explores mechanisms underlying development. Topics: gamete interactions, establishment of body plans, cell signaling and tissue interactions, morphogenetic pattern formation, developmental regulation of gene expression, molecular control of tissue specification and diversification, and the evolutionary comparison of developmental processes. Primary literature will be discussed in sections. Laboratory, involves work with live embryos. Expected: BIOL 0200 (or equivalent), and one additional course in the area of genetics, embryology, cell biology, molecular biology. Graduate students register for BIOL 2310. Students MUST register for the lecture section and the lab. Expected: BIOL 0200; plus at least one of the following: BIOL 0280, 0310, 0320, 0470, 0500, 1050. Enrollment limited to 36. Instructor permission required.

Credits:

0.00 - 1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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