The techniques for isolation, identification, culturing, and physiological study of bacteria. The major events in development that will be covered include gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage divisions, embryonic polarization, germ layer formation, and morphogenesis. The underlying cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms that control these events will be studied by the analysis of experiments in lecture. A variety of independent studies, including an internship program with the Cincinnati Zoo, and undergraduate research beginning in the sophomore and junior years. The gathering and interpretating of experimental data from living organisms.
Projects vary depending on faculty advisor.
A continuation of BIOL 498 emphasizing experimental design and controls together with the written and oral presentation of scientific reports.