Developmental Biology

Subject CEDB30003 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Jul-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015

An enrolment quota of 110 students per semester applies to this subject.

For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the MDHS Student Centre website: http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/quota-subjects



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 42 contact hours in total including 24 lectures (2 lectures/week) and 3 hours of practicals fortnightly
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

Any ONE of the following subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

OR (For BBiomedicine students)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Robb De Iongh, Dr Mary Familari

Contact

Subject Coordinators

Assoc Prof Robb de Iongh

r.deiongh@unimelb.edu.au

Dr Mary Familari

m.familari@unimelb.edu.au

Administrative Coordinator

Ms Kim Williams

BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

In this subject students will gain a detailed understanding of the molecular, biochemical and cellular events that regulate the development of specialised cells, tissues and organs during embryonic development. In particular, cell signalling pathways that regulate embryonic induction, tissue interactions and pattern formation, and expression of regulatory genes. A particular focus is the experimental strategies and techniques that are used to identify molecular and cellular mechanisms of development.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will comprehend the molecular, biochemical and cellular events that regulate the development of specialised cells, tissues and organs during embryonic development, particularly cell signalling pathways that regulate embryonic induction, tissue interactions and pattern formation, and expression of regulatory genes; and understand the experimental strategies and techniques that are used to identify the molecular and cellular mechanisms of development.

Assessment:

Ongoing assessment on theory and practical work during the semester comprising:

  • two 30-minute multiple choice quizzes (5% each - mid and late semester);
  • two practical reports to be completed during the practical sessions (5% each - early and mid semester);
  • one practical report of 1200 words (10% - late semester);
  • a 2-hour written examination during the examination period (70%).
Prescribed Texts:

Gilbert SF, Developmental Biology, 10th Edition, Sinauer Press

OR

Wolpert L. and Tickle C. Principles of Development, 4th edition, Oxford University Press

Recommended Texts:

Wolpert L. Principles of Development, 4th edition, Oxford University Press.

Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to interpret scientific literature.
  • Have the capacity to integrate knowledge across several disciplines.
  • Appreciate the usefulness of basic research for understanding and solving current biological problems.
  • Have the ability to critically analyse scientific data.
Notes:

This subject is available to students enrolled in the NG BSc, BBiomed, pre-2008 BSc, pre-2008 BASc, pre-2008 BBiomedSc.

Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject.

A laboratory coat and safety glasses will be required for practical work.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Anatomy (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)
Animal Cell Biology (specialisation of Cell and Developmental Biology major)
Biotechnology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)
Cell Biology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)
Human Structure and Function
Molecular Biotechnology (specialisation of Biotechnology major)
Reproduction and Development (specialisation of Cell and Developmental Biology major)
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Related Breadth Track(s): Cell &&& Developmental Biology

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