units

DEV3022

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
OfferedClayton Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Associate Professor Jane Black

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.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic development of the major organs and organ systems;

  1. Analyse the genetic and environmental regulation of organogenesis in the major organ systems;

  1. Explain how errors or perturbations in genetic and/or environmental regulation of development can lead to birth defects;

  1. Relate the relative contributions of endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm in the formation of the tissues and organs of the adult body;

  1. Outline how suboptimal development can result in or predispose to adult chronic disease;

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with experimental strategies and techniques used to identify and study organogenesis and the regulation of organogenesis;

  1. Demonstrate an ability to interpret, discuss and present studies in developmental biology research.

Assessment

Seminars: 30%
Practical reports: 20%
Final examination: 50%
A pass in the final written theory examination must be obtained to pass the unit.

Workload requirements

Two lectures, two hour practical class and one hour seminar per week.

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Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Jane Black

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Developmental biology
Immunology

Prerequisites

DEV3011