DEV3022 - Developmental pathways to health and disease
6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Science
Leader(s): Associate Professor Jane Black
Offered
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
This unit considers the development of the major organs and organ systems of the body. The classical morphogenetic steps/stages in organ development are described, as well as the most up to date knowledge of the molecular/genetic and foetal/maternal environmental regulation of these morphogenetic processes. Organ systems covered include musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, central nervous, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and reproductive. Students will learn how abnormalities in genetic and/or environmental regulation of development lead to birth defects as well as chronic diseases in adulthood.
Objectives
On completion of this Unit students will be able to: demonstrate sound knowledge of the development of the major organs of the body; analyse the genetic and environmental regulation of organogenesis; evaluate how errors in development lead to birth defects and adult disease; demonstrate familiarity with contemporary developmental biology techniques and demonstrate an ability to critically analyse research papers in the field of development biology
Assessment
Seminars: 30%
Practical reports: 20%
Final examination: 50%
Contact hours
Two lectures, two hour practical class and one hour seminar per week.
Prerequisites
Prohibitions
ANT3052