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300014 VO Introduction to animal development (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle
Fr 24.01. 09:45-11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lectures are in person every Friday from 9:45-11:15.

  • Friday 04.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 18.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 25.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 08.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 15.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 22.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 06.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 13.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 10.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 17.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Friday 31.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introductory lecture to the basic principles of the embryonic development in animals. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LECTURE WILL BE GIVEN IN ENGLISH.
We will introduce the basic principles and the control mechanisms regulating animal development. We will cover the following topics:
- Questions of developmental biology
- A brief overview of the early animal development
- Molecular basics of developmental biology
- The driving forces of morphogenesis
- Pattern formation in development
- Development of selected vertebrates (fish, amphibians, birds, mammals)
- Development of model invertebrates (Drosophila, Caenorhabditis, Sea urchins, tunicates, cnidarians)
- Stem cells

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam consisting of 4 free-form questions with a maximum of 5 points per question.
The exam can be written in English or German - whichever the student prefers.
The duration of the exam is 60 minutes; the use of books, notes, electronic devices or any other types of aids is not permitted.
There will be 4 exam dates distributed over the next two semesters. Please check u:space for dates and locations.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading scale:
Maximum number of points: 20
>=18 Points - 1
>=15<18 Points - 2
>=12<15 Points - 3
>=10<12 Points - 4
<10 Points - 5

Examination topics

The exam questions focus on the understanding of the developmental principles and processes, based on specific experiments and animal models that are presented during the lecture.

Reading list

Gilbert: Developmental Biology
Wolpert: Principles of Development
Müller, Hassel: Entwicklungsbiologie

Association in the course directory

BZO 6, BAN 6, BBO 8, BOE 11, BMG 10, BMB 10, BPB 11, UF BU 10

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