PATTERNING THE EMBRYO

PATTERNING THE EMBRYO
Course Code
DB 3803
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr S Hoppler

Pre-requisites

DB 3003, BT 3007

Co-requisites

DB 3502; DB 3804

Overview

This course will cover the following topics. Fertilisation: the Making of a New Organism, Drosophila: The Making of a Fly (Nüsslein-Volhard/Weischaus screen and beyond), C. elegans: The Making of the Worm, Breaking the Symmetry: Axis Formation in Amphibians and other Vertebrates, Morphogenetic Movements and Cell Migration.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week and one full day practical every other week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1½ hour written examination (70%); continuous assessment (30%).

Resit: Resit opportunity available: 1½ hour written examination (100%).