BIOL 3050

Developmental Biology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Lectures describe development as a sequence of processes and events, in which 'simple' structures such as fertilized eggs are progressively transformed into complex organisms. These events are governed by developmental 'rules' which have been determined through experimental study of animal and plant model organisms. Laboratories use live material whenever possible.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Sophia Stone and Margaret Cooper. Open the PDF

Grading

15%Lecture Test 1October 13; closed book
5%Organogenesis Article AssignmentDue October 26
15%Lecture Test 2November 3; non-cumulative, closed book
25%Lecture Test 3December 8; plant section, closed book
26%Lab AssignmentsThroughout term
14%Lab ReportDue November 19

Textbooks

  • Principles of Development, 6th Ed., Wolpert et al.
  • Wolpert’s Principles of Development, 7th Ed., Tickle et al.
  • A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology, 6th ed., Karin Knisely (optional)
  • Developmental Biology lab manual

Course rules

Missed assessments
Notify the instructor and submit an SDA through Brightspace on or before the missed date; at most two SDAs may be used.
Late work
Without an extension, work loses 5% per day and may be submitted until feedback is provided to the class.
Lab regrades
Request lab assignment regrades within one week after the assignment is returned.
Test regrades
Submit written test regrade requests to Dr. Stone within one week after the test is returned.
Generative AI
Only Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is acceptable; it may aid understanding, but not assignment conception or production.
Lab attendance
Students objecting to working with zebrafish or planaria should contact the instructor in advance for alternate arrangements.
Lab devices
Phones, tablets, and laptops are generally not allowed in the lab room unless required for a specific lab; smart glasses are prohibited.
Lab safety
Food and drink, including water, are not allowed in the lab room.

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