ENDF 730 Growth and Development/Embryology
This course emphasizes the basic concepts of cellular and somatic growth, with heavy emphasis on the osseous and cartilaginous craniofacial complex. Control mechanisms of growth, timing of growth from birth through old age, growth centers and sites, and patterns of growth (e.g., cartilaginous vs. intramembranous) are covered. The clinical application of these principles is discussed in the classroom and in treatment planning seminars. This course is also designed to teach the genetic basis for normal/abnormal growth and development, and the embryological stages of human development.