Core Concepts in Stem Cell Biology: Syllabus and Learning Guide
Developed to assist instructors teaching stem cell biology at the undergraduate or graduate level, eight modules follow key topics in stem cell biology, each with learning objectives, core concepts, a bibliography of primary and secondary literature, and annotated foundational papers.
This syllabus examines different types of stem cells in the body and in the lab, dissects key concepts of pluripotency, specification, and differentiation, explores ethical considerations, and covers cutting-edge technologies used to study stem cells. At the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of stem cell biology and be able to build upon this in upper-level courses.
Core Concepts in Stem Cell Biology
Module 1: Introduction to Stem Cell Biology
Module 2: Introduction to Development
Module 3: Pluripotency and Reprogramming in vitro
Module 4: Adult Stem Cells and Regeneration
Module 5: Directed Differentiation and Transdifferentiation
Module 6: Leveraging Tools to Study Stem Cell Biology
Module 7: Clinical Applications of Stem Cell Biology
Module 8: Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research
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