Developmental Biology
BIOL 218
Fall 2024
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It's an extraordinary time to learn Developmental Biology: advancements in imaging and experimental strategies, especially those that manipulate gene expression, have led to an explosion in the amount that we know about how an organism develops and how developmental programs are also used in the adult organism. This course covers the mechanisms of development at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. We may also cover tissue repair and regeneration, aging, cancer, and other topics that are tied to development. Special attention will be paid to the process of scientific discovery--the experiments--and students will read original research articles. We will discuss ethical and medical considerations for some of the topics covered. Lectures, class discussion, and assignments will include opportunities for students to develop a broad and deep knowledge of developmental biology, gain understanding of the scientific process of inquiry, experimentation and interpretation, and develop skill in analytical and critical thinking and scientific writing. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: BIOL182 OR MB&B182 OR BIOL182Z |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(MB&B)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBD (all enrolled students will receive this information during summer 2024)
Selected original research papers
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly short assignments, 4-6 larger assignments distributed through the semester. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class participation and class attendance are required. |
| Instructor(s): Johnson,Ruth Times: .M.W.F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: SCIE141; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: 2 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 10 | FR: X |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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