Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy . A comparative study of the selected systems and body regions of representative vertebrates to provide foundational material in anatomy evolution and development. Laboratory emphasis is on the gross anatomy of Necturus, Squalus, and Felis domesticus. Four hours credit. Early embryological development of vertebrates and some invertebrates, including a study of germ cells, fertilization,c leavage, differentiation, and the origin of organ systems.
Emphasis is on molecular mechanisms controlling key developmental processes.
Two hours of classroom instruction and one three hour laboratory per week. Three hours credit. Cell and Molecular Biology . A study of the structure and function of cells. General topics include ultrastructure, metabolism, cell cycle, and cell-cell interactions.