| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9:35am-10:25am 9:35am-10:25am | MW F | 1462 Clifton Rd 308 1462 Clifton Rd 126 | Fritz, Andreas. | 4 | 2068 | TBA. |
This class will meet in separate discussion groups on Fridays.
How does a single cell embryo develop into a fully functional adult organism? In this course we will examine the basic principles underlying development at the cellular, molecular, and organismal levels. Topics covered will include body plan development, limb development, nervous system development, sex determination and germ cell development, development, and cancer.
This course will fulfill the Column A requirement for the Biology major.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Principles of Development, 4th Edition. ISBN: 9780199554287.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | There will be three exams and a cumulative final exam, plus six quizzes. |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.