Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BIOL 280.
How do complex morphologies develop from a single-cell embryo? What makes the human hand different from the horse's hoof, the bat's wing, or the flipper of a whale? These and related questions will be addressed as we explore the genetic and developmental basis of evolutionary change.
Offered Fall Semesters Only
Biology Core Requirement Area:
Evolution and Biodiversity
Cellular Biology and Development
Plant requirement:
No
Lab Requirement:
Yes
General Education Requirement:
No
Department of Biology