Prerequisites for Module
The student should be familiar with the material presented in AS1002 (Biology option).
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to explain the biological processes and concepts involved during the development of multicellular organisms.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the processes associated with animal reproduction.
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Demonstrate an understanding of early and post-embryonic developmental processes.
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Explain the cellular and molecular basis of morphogenesis and differentiation.
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Describe the experimental techniques used in the study of development biology.
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Indicative Module Content
Budding, regeneration, parthenogenesis, gametogenesis, fertilisation. Cleavage, blastulation, gastrulation, neurulation, extraembryonic membranes, growth, metamorphosis, puberty, ageing, death. Differential gene expression, embryonic induction, pattern formation. Culture techniques, autoradiography, immunological methods, microsurgical techniques, biochemical and molecular markers.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 33 | Tutorials/Seminars
| 7 | Supervised Assessments
| 3 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 50 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 57 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorial sessions and guided reading.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 3,4
| | Examination | 1,2,3,4
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1 hr
The examination will contain a short response section and an extended response section.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Gilbert, S.F., Developmental Biology, (7th Edition). Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, M.A. (2003).
| | 2. | Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B. and Mitchell, L.M., Biology, (5th Edition), Addison-Wesley. (1999)
| | 3. | L Wolpert, R Beddington, T Jessell, P Lawrence, E Meyerowitz, J Smith, Principles of Development (2nd Edition), Oxford University Press (2002).
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