MCD BIO 138
Developmental Biology
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4, and 23L, or 7A, 7B, 7C, 23L, and 107. Development of understanding of fundamental molecular mechanisms and cellular activities guiding formation of complex organism from single fertilized egg. Development of model organisms to understand conserved nature of developmental decisions across animal kingdom, distinct features that lead to diversification of animal shape and form during evolution. Origin and roles of stem and progenitor cells in development and maintenance of specific organ systems. Roles of cell shape change, cell death, proliferation, and migration in generating shape of embryo, organs, and tissues. Mechanisms by which cells become different from and communicate with one another to coordinate their activities in time and space in embryo. Special emphasis on experimental approaches used to address these fundamental questions that determine how organized tissues and organs are formed and maintained throughout life of organism. Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Winter 2020 - Dr. Rigueur was one of the best professors I've ever had in my entire life! Her teaching style is of the highest caliber when compared to other UCLA instructors. The class was engaging and enlightening but also challenging and mentally stimulating. I would take her again any day. She really prepares students for professional careers and deeply cares about their future. Her office hours are extremely helpful. Would highly recommend taking any class with Dr. Rigueur!
Winter 2020 - Dr. Rigueur was one of the best professors I've ever had in my entire life! Her teaching style is of the highest caliber when compared to other UCLA instructors. The class was engaging and enlightening but also challenging and mentally stimulating. I would take her again any day. She really prepares students for professional careers and deeply cares about their future. Her office hours are extremely helpful. Would highly recommend taking any class with Dr. Rigueur!
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Spring 2022 - This class is very difficult, but it doesn’t help that the “MCDB 138 Team,” which is composed of 2 professors and 3 TAs, give inconsistent answers. When I ask questions, the professors give contradictory statements regarding class material (for example, if something is true or false). The questions on the assessments are often very poorly worded and it’s never easy to understand what’s exactly being asked.
Spring 2022 - This class is very difficult, but it doesn’t help that the “MCDB 138 Team,” which is composed of 2 professors and 3 TAs, give inconsistent answers. When I ask questions, the professors give contradictory statements regarding class material (for example, if something is true or false). The questions on the assessments are often very poorly worded and it’s never easy to understand what’s exactly being asked.
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