Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 166)
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Credit points: 11.0
Coordinator: Dr Daine Alcorn
Prerequisite: Anatomy and Cell Biology 516-201
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week) and 26 hours practical work (2 hours a week)
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
By the end of this subject the science student should:
- Comprehend the terminology of embryology; the principles and essential factual information regarding developmental processes, formation of the embryo, development of the placenta, organ and system development; the role of the developmental events in the organisation of adult structure; the correlation of developing structure with function;
- Develop observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret the light-microscopic appearances of developing cells, tissues, organs and systems; the ability to visualise 3-dimensional structure from 2-dimensional data; communication skills (written and oral) to describe the development of normal structure;
- Appreciate the range of variation of microscopic structure within normal developing tissue; the embryological basis of certain birth defects; the importance of oneí s own observations; the scientific basis of knowledge about development; the need for continuing independent learning to keep pace with future advances.
Content:
Embryogenesis Mammalian reproduction, formation of germ cells; embryo formative processes; fetal maternal relationships; development of basic tissues. Organogenesis Development of limbs and back, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urogenital system, head and neck, gastrointestinal system.
Assessment:
A 2-hour written exam and a 20-minute practical exam at the end of the semester.
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 166)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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