BIOL 3430 - Developmental Biology

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King University

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Advances in molecular and cell biology over the last 20 years have changed the science of organismal development. Once more popularly known as the field of embryology the incorporation of molecular and cellular research has evolved the field into developmental biology where life is tracked and studied from fertilization to birth. From developmental biology more recent advances have led to the widely fascinating field of Evo-Devo or the evolution of development. Weaving genetics cell biology molecular biology evolution anatomy and environmental science developmental biology is a highly interdisciplinary subject. It aims to elucidate the transmission of information from gene to cells to tissues to organs and eventually to the whole being. Essentials to the discipline are the understanding of patterning signaling cellular differentiation and cell death in a developing organism. Learning will be achieved via lectures primary literatures popular readings and a poster session. Three hours of lecture each week.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.king.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 968-1187

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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