Germ cell development, comparative patterns of cleavage and gastrulation, neurulation and induction, and development of human organ systems. Laboratory studies of frog, chick and pig development. Two weekend field trips. Major emphasis will be on mammalian systems. Functional aspects of human tissue and organ systems with emphasis on regulatory and homeostatic mechanisms.
Laboratory focuses on identification and classification, and on techniques.
Two weekend field trips. Spring of even-numbered years. Physiological principles common to all forms of animal life are discussed. Physiological adaptations required to live in a variety of environments are presented. Fall of odd-numbered years.