Developmental Biology (BG 230)

Term: 2025-2026 Fall

Faculty

Mariah JonesShow MyInfo popup for Mariah Jones

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Hello!

I am Professor Jones. I am the Director of Biology here at Carolina University. I completed my B.S. at Western Carolina University (2018) and will be defending my Ph.D. work soon from East Carolina University. 

I love all things biology and history. Science can be overwhelming at times. My job is to make science fun and digestible for all. I am here to serve and mentor the next generation of scientists.

Please feel free to email/call if you need anything. Take advantage of my office hours and drop in (in-person or virtually) if you need any assistance.  

Here's to an amazing semester!

Description

In this course students will discover the developmental processes that cells must take to get from an egg to an embryo, form a mature adult, and reproduce in order to continue the life cycle. Throughout this course, we will emphasize both classical and modern experimental approaches that have been used to unravel the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of development. Students will learn how molecules in single cells influence the development of the complete organism and how it is influenced by evolution and the environment.