Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
BB40190: Advanced developmental genetics |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW20EX80 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take BB20149 |
| Description:
| Aims: To provide an advanced course in developmental biology based on the exciting current research in this field. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * provide a comprehensive review of the basic principles underlying development and organogenesis in vertebrate and invertebrate organisms * relate the mechanisms of development to cellular and molecular events * critically evaluate the applications and implications of research in developmental biology to human developmental defects. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F. Content: This course builds on year 2 material to give a comprehensive grounding in developmental biology. The lectures will cover HOX genes, somitogenesis, myogenesis, neural development, epithelial-mesenchymal interaction, cell polarity, stem cells, germline development, limb development and regeneration, developmental defects and wound healing. |