Biological Sciences 305 - Cellular & Molecular Develop.
Fall
2018
01
4.00
Rachel Fink
MW 11:00AM-12:15PM
Mount Holyoke College
104571
Clapp Laboratory 422
rfink@mtholyoke.edu
Examines the roles of cellular movement and;cellular interaction in the development of;multicellular organisms. Topics include cell;recognition and adhesion during morphogenesis,;the importance of extracellular matrices, and;current theories of embryonic pattern formation. ;Self-designed laboratories include techniques;such as microsurgery and time-lapse recording,;using a wide variety of embryos and cell types.
Prereq: BIOL-200 and BIOL-230 (or BIOL-210 and BIOL-220).
For Fall 2018, this course will not have separate lab sections. Laboratory experiences using a variety of embryos and cell types will occur during regular class meetings.