Bio Med 32
Vertebrate Embryology
Spring 2003

 

Instructors:

Marjorie Thompson: Room 112, Arnold Lab Bldg., Box G-A122, 863-3814.
Marjorie_Thompson@brown.edu
Office Hours:  By Appointment, call 863-3133 to schedule

 

Teaching Assistants Staff:

Anne Martin, chief TA - Anne_Martin@brown.edu
Michael Dyer - Michael_Dyer@brown.edu
Laura Martin - Laura_Martin@brown.edu
Alissa Rothchild - Alissa_Rothchild@brown.edu

 

Required Texts:

Carlson, Bruce M.  Foundations in Embryology, 6th Edition (1996) New York: McGraw Hill

 
Schoenwolf, Gary C. and Watterson, Ray L.  Laboratory Studies of Chick, Pig and Frog Embryos

 

 

Overview of Course Format and Goals

 

Through lecture, readings, discussions, and laboratory work, the course aims to provide students with a strong understanding of the major embryological events leading to the formation and elaboration of the vertebrate body. We will stress the unity among the vertebrates of basic principles of anatomicacl development while at the same time noting how different animal groups have modified such principles to produce the wide variety of vertebrate bodies known today.

 

Except when the syllabus indicates otherwise, lectures are held at 9:00 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays, in B13, BioMedical Center. Laboratory sessions follow, until 11:50 am.

 

Grading and Evaluation

 

3 examinations (each consisting of written and practical portions) and a group presentation.
Exams contribute as follows:
Exam 1 - 25%; Exam II - 30%; Exam III - 30%; Presentation - 10%; Participation - 5%

 
Topics chosen for presentations will supplement or expand upon course material, and must be approved. Format may include web, poster or oral presentation.