Genes and Mechanisms in Vertebrate Sex Determination
BIOL 317
Fall 2024
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01
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Sex determination in vertebrates is a highly plastic process that centers on the decision within a bipotential organ, the gonad, to differentiate into either an ovary or a testis. Interestingly, the "problem" of how to determine sex has been solved in many different ways across the animal kingdom. This course will explore the basic principles and molecular networks involved in sex determination across vertebrate species including fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The format will be primarily seminar-style, involving brief introductory lectures, reading, discussions, and individual and group presentations of key papers on chosen topics. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: BIOL212 OR BIOL218 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: Assigned electronic readings will be provided via Moodle.
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Examinations and Assignments:
: There will be no exams. Grading will be based on a diverse set of opportunities to demonstrate your learning, including short written reports, short in class presentations, in class participation, and a final group project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Tezak,Boris Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: SHAN314; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 14 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 10 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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