BIO 465 - Stem Cell Biology

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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Description:

The course provides an overview of current stem cell research and its potential applications in regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical drug or environmental chemical toxicity tests. It will cover the following topics: 1) brief introduction to mammalian embryo development; 2) the roles of stem cells in embryo development and its regulation; 3) mouse embryonic stem cells and its applications; 4) human embryonic stem cells and its applications; 5) human adult stem cells and its applications; 6) cancer stem cell research; 7) plant stem cells; and 8) the bioethics and future directions of stem cell research. Prerequisites: BIO 303 and BIO 310 are recommended. Zhao.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csupomona.edu

Phone Number:

(909) 869-7659

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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