EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Course Code

DB 4002

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr S Hoppler and Dr J Pettitt

Pre-requisites

DB 3001, BT 3004, DB 3801, GN 3502, DB 3802

Co-requisites

DB 4001, DB 4301, PY 4302

Overview

This course will cover developmental mechanisms in evolutionary change and the importance of evolutionary change on developmental mechanisms. The historical concept of Body Plan will be compared with the modern equivalent concept of Phylotpic Stage of Development.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour tutorial every other week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 hour written examination (70%); continuous assessment (30%).

Resit: 2 hour Examination.