FYEC - FYEC 181-182 Coming To Life

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Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

Animals develop from a fertilized egg to adults in a carefully-controlled program unique to each species. How do individual cells and groups of cells grow, differentiate and acquire the complexity of an adult? Are there basic rules of cellcell interactions and movements that govern the more complex patterns of adults? A better understanding of these rules could contribute to our understanding of birth defects and could provide useful insights towards the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine. Interestingly, computer scientists have been able to use basic software like NetLogo and StarLogo to develop models that help identify and define some of the basic decisions cells make as an organism develops greater complexity. In this class students will learn to manipulate a computer modeling tool to test their ideas as they work on projects to understand the basic decisions cells make along the way from a simple fertilized egg to a complex adult. Area of Knowledge requirements met: one computer science course without lab under the Natural and Mathematical Science area, and one natural science course with lab under the Natural and Mathematical Science area. Cross-area requirement met: one computer course. Four hours each semester. Mr. Rabung, Mr. Foster.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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