Undergraduate Course: Patterning in Development (DEBI10021)
Course Outline
School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Developmental Biology |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
Polarity and patterning in embryogenesis:
The Drosophila embryo;
Patterning the nematode embryo;
The vertebrate embryo: zebrafish and mouse;
The evolution of body plans and the underlying conservation of developmental mechanisms.
Organogenesis & cell type differentiation:
Drosophila neurogenesis;
Imaginal discs
The development of limbs, morphogens and environmental influence on development;
Control of organ size.
Plant development:
Embryonic patterning;
Meristems and organs.
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Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Notepads |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
Tues am bar first four lectures (see course timetable for details) |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
Exam, Week 12, Semester 1 |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Peter Doerner
Tel: (0131 6)50 7080
Email: Peter.Doerner@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lesley Cochrane
Tel: (0131 6)50 8638
Email: Lesley.Cochrane@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 5:46 am
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