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Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Department of Biology
Office location and address
485 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22903
Publications
Sponsored Awards
Dissecting the cell-biological foundations of developmental cell signaling in a living animal
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of General Medical Science
July 15, 2021 – May 31, 2026
Courses
Credits: 3
Animals are incredibly diverse, but they all evolved from the same single-celled ancestor that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. This course takes a cell-biological approach to explore key questions in animal evolution such as the origins of multicellularity and differentiation. Students will gain a cutting-edge perspective on current research that integrates cell, developmental, and evolutionary biology to explore animal origins.
Credits: 1–4
New course in the subject of biology.
Credits: 2
Independent research for qualified undergraduates under the direction of a faculty member within the Biology Department. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 2
A weekly conference in which students present reports covering various aspects of development. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1–3
Seminars for graduate students across life science departments that cover integrative research topics, professional skills, and career planning and preparation.
Credits: 1–12
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.