Developmental Biology

Subject CEDB30003 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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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: 120 hours
Prerequisites: EITHER
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OR any two of the following subjects:

Subject
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Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50

OR (For BBiomedicine students)

Subject
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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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website:

http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Gary Hime, Dr Mary Familari

Contact

Dr Gary Hime

g.hime@unimelb.edu.au

Dr Mary Familari

m.familari@unimelb.edu.au

Administrative Coordinator:

Ms Kim Williams

anatomy-student@unimelb.edu.au

8344 5791

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.
Objectives: 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, 8th Edition, Sinauer 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 Course(s): Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Anatomy
Animal Cell Biology
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Cell and Developmental Biology
Human Structure and Function
Human Structure and Function
Molecular Biotechnology
Reproduction and Development
Reproduction and Development
Reproductive Physiology
Zoology

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