Developmental Biology (BIO 372)
Term: 2006-2007 Academic Year Spring
Office Hours
Office phone: 414-443-8908
Cell phone: 414-405-7391
Office: Generac S135
Zoom: 824 226 2393
Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (1/15/2007 - 5/11/2007) Tue, 12:30 PM - 3:20 PM (1/15/2007 - 5/11/2007)
An introduction to the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms that direct the development of multicellular organisms. Topics include: gametogenesis, fertilization, gastrulation, organogenesis, sex determination, developmental gene regulation, and teraology. The scientific, ethical and political issues surrounding assisted reproductive technology, cloning, and stem cell technology will also be considered. 3 lec. Prereq: BIO 201 and BIO 202.