The molecular basis of various cell activities is emphasized. Particular attention is paid to energetics, replication and synthesis, molecular transport, and excitability of cells. Methods of molecular biology, including biomolecular engineering will be studied in the laboratory. 3 Lec 3 Lab. A study of vertebrate embryonic development from the formation of germ cells to the development of major organs and parturition.
Reference is made to human developmental anatomy throughout the course.
3 Lec 3 Lab. Offered on alternate years. A broad course emphasizing the biological importance of plants. Plant physiology, morphology, ecology, and systematics are studied along with methods of experimental horticulture. 3 Lec 3 Lab.