PATTERNING THE EMBRYO
- Course Code
- DB 3803
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Hoppler
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
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%).