Course Description

BI465 Developmental Biology 1.0

An examination of the dynamic nature of embryonic development, with emphasis on the experimental approach to embryology. Laboratory work includes a comparative study of the morphological changes during embryogenesis of invertebrates and vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals. Experimental work includes induced breeding of amphibians, artificial parthenogenesis, regeneration, chorioallantoic grafting, and other experiments involving organ and tissue culture.†

Prerequisite: One of BI202*, BI203*, BI253*.

2 lecture hours, 4 lab. hours

Comments to the Editor: M. Watson, Office of the Registrar