bio845 - Introduction to Development and Evolution

bio845 - Introduction to Development and Evolution

Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences 6 KP
Module components Semester courses Summer semester 2024 Examination
Lecture
Seminar
Hinweise zum Modul
Prerequisites

 

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associated with bio846 (neu120) (Lab Exercises in Development and Evolution)     
Kapazität/Teilnehmerzahl 20 (
selection criteria: sequence of registration
)
Prüfungszeiten
same winter term     
Module examination
oral exam of 30 minutes (or written exam)
Skills to be acquired in this module
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

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