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