Biology 126:Spring, 1998

Unit I:Introduction to Developmental Biology
Jan.W 21Introduction
Th 22Check in
F 23Overview

Jan.

M 26
W 28
Th 29
F 30

Introduction to techniques
Introduction to techniques
Introduction to techniques
Cell Morphogenesis

Unit II:Patterns of Development

Feb.

Feb

Feb

Feb

M 2
W 3
Th 4
F 5

M9
W 11
Th 12
F 13

M 16
W 18
Th 19
F 20

M 23
W 25
Th 26
F 27

Fertilization
Fertilization
Stages of Development
Cleavage

Cleavage
Gastrulation
Microscopy- fertilzation, cleavage
Gastrulation

Neurulation
Neurulation
Microscopy-gastrulation, neurulation
Mesoderm/endoderm differentiation

Mesoderm/endoderm differentiation
Mesoderm/endoderm differentiation
Microscopy-neurulation
Mesoderm/endoderm differentiation

Unit III:Mechanisms of Differentiation

Mar.

M 2
W 4
Th 5
F 6

M9
W 11
Th 12
F 13

M 16
W 18
Th 19
F 20

23-27

Overview-discuss research paper
Transcription
Embryo cloning
Transcription

RNA Processing
RNA Processing
Practical Exam
Translation

Translation
Translation /Post translational
Scientific literature
Summary

Spring Break