LECTURE SCHEDULE
Developmental Biology

Biology 23.409

Date Topic Reading
Jan 24 History and Basic Concepts K Chap 1 & 2
Jan 29 Gametogenesis K Chap 3 or see
Feb 5 Gametogenesis Virtual Embryo
Feb 12 Fertilization K Chap 4 or see
Feb 14 Exam (50 pts) Virtual Embryo
Feb 19 Cleavage K Chap 5 or see
Virtual Embryo
Feb 21 Cell Fate, Potency & Development K Chap 6
Feb 26 Genomic Equivalence & Cloning K Chap 7 or see
Virtual Embryo
Mar 5 Cytoplasmic Determinants K Chap 8 or see
Mar 7 Exam (50 pts) Virtual Embryo
Mar 12 Axis Formation and Mesoderm Induction K Chap 9
Mar 18-24 Spring Break
Mar 26 Gastrulation K Chap 10
Apr 2 Cell Adhesion & Morphogenesis K Chap 11
Apr 4 Exam (50 pts)
Apr 9 Neurulation K Chap 12
Apr 16 Endodermal & Mesodermal Organs K Chap 14
Apr 23 Ectodermal Organs & Nervous System TBA
Apr 25 Exam (50 pts); Sex Determination K Chap 26
Apr 30 Hormonal Control of Development K Chap 27
May 7 Senescence K Chap 29
May 10 Classes End
May 17 Final Exam, 9:00 am
 
K: Kalthoff Analysis of Biological Development 2nd ed. 2001
Virtual Embryo: Developmental Biology Web Site found at http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/virtualembryo/db_tutorial.html