EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Course Code
- DB 4002
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr J Pettitt
Pre-requisites
DB 3003, BT 3007, DB 3803, DB 3502, DB 3501, DB 3804
Co-requisites
PY 4302, BM 4004
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
3 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.