Fall 2024 Biology UN3022 section 001

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Call Number 10324
Day & Time
Location
TR 1:10pm-2:25pm
601 Sherman Fairchild Life Sciences Building
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Alice Heicklen - e-mail
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description Prerequisites: BIOL UN2005 and BIOL UN2006 or equivalent. Come discover how the union of egg and sperm triggers the complex cellular interactions that specify the diverse variety of cells present in multicellular organisms. Cellular and molecular aspects of sex determination, gametogenesis, genomic imprinting, X-chromosome inactivation, telomerase as the biological clock, stem cells, cloning, the pill and cell interactions will be explored, with an emphasis on humans. Original research articles will be discussed to further examine current research in developmental biology. SPS and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Web Site Vergil
Department Biological Sciences
Enrollment 31 students (60 max) as of 11:06AM Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Subject Biology
Number UN3022
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, General Studies
Note Graduate students should register for BIOL GR5022
Section key 20243BIOL3022W001