How do animals make eggs, and how to eggs make animals? How will a changing climate affect these processes? In this course, students will learn fundamental concepts in animal reproduction and embryonic development across a range of species, from a biomedical, evolutionary, and climate change perspective. We will explore classic results and recent discoveries through lectures and discussion of research papers. In the laboratory, students will learn cell biological and embryological techniques including gamete and embryo culture, microinjection and live imaging, primarily with the bat star Patiria miniata. Students will conduct independent embryology projects focusing on marine invertebrate reproduction and embryogenesis.

 

For a copy of the draft syllabus email us at sbd@mbl.edu.