ZOO * 2100 – Developmental Biology F,W (3-3) [0.50]

This course provides an introduction to animal development through the study of reproduction, early embryology, histogenesis, organogenesis, and morphogenesis. The roles of determination, differentiation, growth, morphogenesis, and pattern formation will be emphasized.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : May 5, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
Professor : Heyland

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A very interesting course, but I agree w/ the other posters - do NOT do it if you don't have to. I did pretty well in the course, but it takes A LOT of time and effort which is very hard to give especially when you're a science student taking a full course load. I'm not a zoology/animal bio student and I had to take this course b/c I followed an old course calendar, so I didn't particularly enjoy the references to all the animals throughout the course although some of it did supplement. Overall, if you're REALLY interested in developmental bio and willing to give a significant amount of time to this course, take it. If not, don't bother.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : April 27, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Not specified

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So difficult. Don't take it unless you absolutely have too. There is so much material but as long as your able to keep on top of it you should be fine. The labs compliment the course well and are interesting.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : March 22, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Danzmann

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Really interesting course but definitely not easy. Going to lecture is an absolute must if you want to do well. Try to ignore the tangents on complicated unrelated topics because they are not tested and not so easy to understand especially at 8:30 in the morning. Labs were long and sometimes tedious but interesting overall. Lots to learn here!
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 13, 2011

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
Professor : Not specified

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The Midterm and Final of this course was by far the most difficult examination I have ever had to write- details details details!! The Labs were fun enjoy
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : January 29, 2011

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The labs were really, really helpful in understanding the material. GO TO LABS! There's A LOT of stuff to know. Prof Danzmann is super smart, he tends to go on and on about more advanced topics and lectures are a bit difficult to follow (especially at 8:30am). It was interesting, but I learned the most from labs.
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