Undergraduate Course: Segmentation: Evolution and Development (ZLGY10008)
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 |
Zoology |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
In three, rather distantly-related phyla - the arthropods, annelids and chordates - the main body axis is subdivided into segments. How is the repeating spatial pattern established within these embryos? By comparing developmental mechanisms of segmentation, the course will assess whether this major feature of body structure had a single evolutionary origin and will explore how the processes involved have been modified during evolution. |
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 |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 17:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Ashworth Hons Room 2 (114) |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later |
Assessment Information
2 hour written exam |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Vernon French
Tel: (0131 6)50 5480
Email: Vernon.French@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Pat Dougall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5464
Email: pat.dougall@ed.ac.uk |
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