Biology of Stem Cells
Stem cell research represents an exciting area of biology. This course will cover the early discoveries that launched the field of stem cell biology, the different types of stem cells that exist, potential therapeutic uses of stem cells, and the ethical implications of these discoveries and therapies.
Prerequisite: BIOL 251 and BIOL 282.
Outcomes: Students will be able to read primary research articles, describe different stem cell types and therapeutic uses, and consider the ethical implications of stem cell research and therapies.
Prerequisite: BIOL 251 and BIOL 282.
Outcomes: Students will be able to read primary research articles, describe different stem cell types and therapeutic uses, and consider the ethical implications of stem cell research and therapies.