bio845 - Introduction to Development and Evolution (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)
Modulbezeichnung | Introduction to Development and Evolution |
Modulkürzel | bio845 |
Kreditpunkte | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h |
Einrichtungsverzeichnis | Institut für Biologie und Umweltwissenschaften (IBU) |
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Kompetenzziele | Upon successful completion of this course, students · know the fundamental problems organisms share in development · know the common basic steps of ontogenesis after comparing the life cycles of different species (both vertebrates and invertebrates) · know the fundamentals of the genetic control of cell-fate specification, morphogenesis, and organogenesis · know the principles of gene regulatory networks in development and are able to explain examples · are able to explain and discuss mechanisms of development across taxonomic groups and questions about the evolution of developmental mechanisms · have in-depth knowledge of the development of animal nervous systems, including cellular and net-work properties skills: ++ deepened biological expertise + deepened knowledge of biological working methods ++ interdisciplinary thinking ++ critical and analytical thinking + independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature + ability to perform independent biological research + teamwork |
Modulinhalte | Lectures on the fundamentals and concepts of developmental biology, including evolutionary aspects. Parallel seminars matching the topics of the lectures and emphasizing discussion. Lecture topics: · Introduction to Developmental Biology · Cell-Cell Communication · Differential Gene Expression (I and II) · Early Development of Vertebrates, Gastrulation · Neurulation · Brain Development · Axonal Growth, Target Selection, Synaptogenesis and Refinement · Neural Crest · Mesoderm Development · Morphogenesis · Developmental Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change · Model Organisms in Developmental Biology · Transgenic Mice · Medical Implications of Developmental Biology |
Literaturempfehlungen | Literature: textbook: Gilbert S.F.: Developmental Biology, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 11th edition 2016 (current edition); and current literature on course topics
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Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
Dauer in Semestern | 1 Semester |
Angebotsrhythmus Modul | Wintersemester |
Aufnahmekapazität Modul | 20 ( selection criteria: sequence of registration ) |
Hinweise | associated with bio846 (neu120) (Lab Exercises in Development and Evolution) |
Modulart | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
Modullevel | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
Lehr-/Lernform | Vorlesung, Seminar |
Vorkenntnisse | organismic biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, genetics, molecular biology |
Lehrveranstaltungsform | Kommentar | SWS | Angebotsrhythmus | Workload Präsenz |
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Vorlesung | 3 | WiSe | 45 | |
Seminar | 3 | WiSe | 45 | |
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 90 h |
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Gesamtmodul | same winter term |
oral exam of 30 minutes (or written exam) |