516-302 Cell and Developmental Biology

Note

Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Previous study in a biological discipline at 200-level. Anatomy and Cell Biology 516-201, Biochemistry 521-211 and 521-212 (Prior to 1997: 521-201) or Cell Biology 606-206 or 606-216

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Upon completion of this subject students should:

• comprehend some of the molecular, biochemical and cellular events leading to the development of specialised cells, tissues and organs
• understand some of the research strategies and approaches that are used to identify molecular and cellular mechanisms of development

In the practical components students should:

• understand some of the techniques and experimental strategies used to study mechanisms of development

The following topics are considered: order and pattern formation in biology; genomic imprinting; development of the kidney; extracellular matrix molecules and growth factors in development; cell differentiation; tools for studying tissue and organ development.

Assessment

A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, practical work throughout the semester.

Prescribed Texts

• Alberts B, Bray D, Lewis J, Raff M, Roberts K and Watson J D, Molecular Biology of the Cell. 3rd ed. 1994 Garland Publishing.