Developmental Biology
General
Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
476
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
The development of multi-cellular organisms at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Successful students in BIOLOGY 476 will be able to integrate topics from molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and morphology to synthesize a discussion of a specific developmental event.
Outcome
Construct a framework that outlines a specific developmental event in terms of genetic outputs (including epigenetic effects) and environmental inputs, noting how developmental events fit into the larger context of evolution.
Outcome
Analyze and evaluate ethical concerns and assertions related to developing cells and organisms.