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Morphogenesis (392-0-1)

Instructors

Gregory J Beitel
847/467-7776
Pancoe Pavilion, Room 1407
Office Hours: Tuesday 1:30-3:00 PM & Friday 3-4 PM

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 3417: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This class will investigate the mechanisms of morphogenesis in development. The class will explore the overarching principles and the nanoscale machines that create the mechanical forces that create organs and the diversity of organism shape during development. The experimental approaches that brought the principles and mechanisms to light will also be explored. This class will complement classes that cover signaling and logic systems that pattern morphogenesis.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 202-0, BIOL_SCI 203-0, BIOL_SCI 234-0, and BIOL_SCI 301-0 to register for this course.

Teaching Method

Lectures, discussion of primary literature presented by the students

Evaluation Method

Three midterm examinations that focus on the ability to work with the material rather than recall of facts.

Class Materials (Required)

No required texts. Lecture slides will be provided. Assigned primary literature will be provided as PDFs.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 202-0, BIOL_SCI 203-0, BIOL_SCI 234-0, and BIOL_SCI 301-0 to register for this course.