Fall 2026 Biology UN3022 section AU1

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Call Number 20321
Day, Time & Location View Class Schedule & Location in Vergil
Points 0
Grading Mode Ungraded
Approvals Required None
Instructor Alice Heicklen - e-mail
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Prerequisites: BIOL UN2005 and BIOL UN2006 or equivalent. Come discover how the union of egg and sperm triggers the complex cellular interactions that specify the diverse variety of cells present in multicellular organisms. Cellular and molecular aspects of sex determination, gametogenesis, genomic imprinting, X-chromosome inactivation, telomerase as the biological clock, stem cells, cloning, the pill and cell interactions will be explored, with an emphasis on humans. Original research articles will be discussed to further examine current research in developmental biology. SPS and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf

Department Auditing
Enrollment 1 student (2 max) as of 9:06PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Subject Biology
Number UN3022
Section AU1
Division Interfaculty
Open To Audit Program
Section key 20263BIOL3022WAU1