A study of the evolutionary, physiological and social behavior of animals in their natural habitats. Fall of even-numbered years. A study of gametogenesis, fertilization, and the early embryonic development of vertebrates with an emphasis on the cellular and molecular control of differentiation. Spring of even-numbered years. A survey of basic immunological concepts with an emphasis upon immunochemistry, immunogenetics and cell-cell interactions.
Laboratory exercises consist of techniques in clinical and research immunology.
Spring of even-numbered years. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, phylogeny and systematics of Louisiana vertebrates. Spring of odd-numbered years. Alternate years in Fall. Experimental work on an assigned problem.