BIOL 430 - Developmental Biology

Institution:

Radford University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 231. An introduction to the molecular, physiological, and morphological events of developmental systems with emphasis on vertebrates. Topics include gene expression, gametogenesis, fertilization, early development, organogenesis, cellular differentiation and interaction, hormonal control, and teratology. Laboratory will involve a comparative morphological study of embryos of the starfi sh, frog, chick, and pig, as well as experimental analyses of development.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.radford.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 831-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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