Mammals are featured plus some observation of and comparison with human cadavers. Emphasis on seed-plants, but includes other plant groups as model systems. Organic chemistry recommended. Examples are chosen from popular contemporary model systems, and the emphasis is on cellular and molecular aspects of development. The laboratory includes descriptive and quantitative experiments, as well as student-planned projects.
Laboratory features basic recombinant DNA techniques.
The emphasis is mammalian. This study is both structurally and physiologically oriented. Lab, field trips, and term project in addition to lecture. Includes an introduction to general statistical techniques. Writing of scientific papers and a focus on accessing the scientific literature.