BIO 4015 (3011) - Developmental Biology

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours; 4 credits This course includes a descriptive and experimental analysis of the developmental processes involved in gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, and gastrulation of representative vertebrate and invertebrate embryos and the inductive, genetic, and morphogenetic factors controlling these processes. The laboratory exercises involve a practical study of embryonic development using prepared slides and live chick, frog, and sea urchin embryos. Written laboratory reports and an oral presentation based on a library research project will be required. Prerequisites: BIO 3015 (2016) and departmental permission. For students with two other upper-level (3000 or above) courses in natural sciences, this course may serve as the capstone for the Tier III requirement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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