- Course Code
- DB 3803
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Hoppler and Dr J Pettitt
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
DB 3501, DB 3804
Overview
This course covers the following topics. Fertilisation: the making of a new organism, Drosophila: The Making of a Fly (Nisslein-Vollhard/Wieschaus 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 4 all day (eight hour) practicals over two consecutive weeks. 2 one hour tutorials and 17 hours of timetabled data analysis and lab report writing.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 one and a half hour essay examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).
Continuous assessment comprises: 1 manuscript as if for publication based on practical and essay (introduction and discussion).
Resit: 1 one and a half hour essay examination (70%) and previous continuous assessment (30%).
Formative Assessment
- Case-study exercise with feedback in preparation for summative assessments.
- Practice exam questions on MyAberdeen.
- Problem-solving sessions.
Feedback
- Practical reports and essays (i.e. manuscript as if for publication) will be marked with written comments.
- Problem solving questions will be discussed during practical.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Feedback on problem-based learning exercise during practical.