652. Fetal and Embryo Physiology

652. Fetal and Embryo Physiology

Course Level:

 Graduate

Lecture – Lab Hours:

 (3-0)

Credit:

 3

Course Description:

Introduction to the physiologic processes driving embryonic development and pregnancy; focus on embryo implantation, establishment of the placenta, development of the fetal circulatory systems and the molecular processes governing embryo differentiation and development; special emphasis on the major organ systems affected by pediatric disease and on the actions of teratogens.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

Prerequisites: Graduate classification.

Syllabus:

VTPP 652 Graduate Fetal and Embryo Physiology Syllabus 2018