MCE1101

Introduction to mammalian embryology ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Martin Pera

Offered:
Clayton 1-30 2005 (Day)
Clayton 1-32 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit will provide students with the basic embryological knowledge that is essential for working in a clinical human IVF laboratory. Theoretical information about fertilisation, implantation, early embryo development to gastrulation, and differentiation, from a cellular, genetic and molecular perspective, will be presented and discussed in lectures, tutorials, seminars and journal reviews.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will: 1. possess a sound broad theoretical knowledge and understanding of the cellular, genetic and molecular aspects of embryo development and differentiation that are essential to a clinical human IVF program and in a research laboratory concerned with animal breeding or biotechnology; 2. have gained and demonstrated an ability to critcally and constructively analyse research data in cellular, genetic and molecular aspects of embryology; 3. have the ability to communicate this knowledge.

Assessment: Written examination (2 hours): 50% + Presentation of journal review: 20% + Essay (2500 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 6 weeks (first 5 weeks - two 1-hour lectures, 1-hour tutorial, 1.5-hour seminar, 1.5-hour journal review) and 2-hours revision in week 6