• Course Code: 16:695:623
  • Credits: 1
  • First Year Curriculum: yes
  • Subsequent Year Curriculum: Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Physiology and Integrative Biology
  • Instructor: Singson, Andrew
  • Semester/Year: Spring 2025
  • Semester(s) Offered: Spring

Description: The union of sperm and egg is required for the propagation of all sexually reproducing species. The underlying molecular mechanisms of fertilization are also paradigms for other important cell-cell interactions during development. After successfully completing this course, students will have gained a broad perspective of the field of fertilization that will include a historical point of view as well as an understanding of the current challenges in reproductive biology.