Introduction to the principles by which the neural tube (brain and spinal cord) forms during embryonic development. Discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of a three-dimensional neural tube and its division into forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain, and spinal cord. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Molecular Biology 381K and Biology 381K (Topic: Cell & Mol Bases of Neur Dev) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.