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Course Description: Developmental Biology is a four-credit course, split into three lectures and one lab period per week. Developmental biology is “a study of gametogenesis, fertilization, organogenesis, and the formation of the body. Both organismal and molecular aspects of these processes will be discussed. Laboratory will include observation of and experimentation with invertebrate and vertebrate systems.” Background in cell biology and genetics is useful but not requisite for the course.

Lecture Textbook: Analysis of Biological Development, 2nd edition, by Klaus Kalthoff Supplemental readings from journals will also be included as needed.

Attendance: Regular class attendance is expected. If you miss a class, it is up to you to get the notes from a classmate. If you know ahead of time that you will be missing class (e.g. attendance at a college function, doctor appointment, funeral), let me know as soon as possible. Documentation may be requested.

Grading: Points will be earned from a variety of assignments, including quizzes, exams, writing assignments, and presentations. Assignments and dates are subject to change (adjustments in total number of assignments or points may be possible). Grading will be relative to the class average.

Points Available:

"extra credit" assignments will not be available to individuals.

Academic dishonesty, either in the form of cheating or plagiarism, will not be tolerated, but will be handled according to the Honor Code system as described in the Luther Student Guide.

If you have a concern about a grade given on an assignment, you must:

1. Make an appointment to talk to me about it.
2. Have your concrete reasons in writing.

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