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: 1 two-hour written examination (70%); continuous assessment (30%).

Resit: 1 two-hour Examination.