Developmental Biology (CEDB30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject students will gain a detailed understanding of the molecular, biochemical and cellular events that regulate the development of specialised cells, tissues and organs during embryonic development. In particular, cell signalling pathways that regulate embryonic induction, tissue interactions and pattern formation, and expression of regulatory genes. A particular focus is the experimental strategies and techniques that are used to identify molecular and cellular mechanisms of development.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will comprehend the molecular, biochemical and cellular events that regulate the development of specialised cells, tissues and organs during embryonic development, particularly cell signalling pathways that regulate embryonic induction, tissue interactions and pattern formation, and expression of regulatory genes; and understand the experimental strategies and techniques that are used to identify the molecular and cellular mechanisms of development.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to interpret scientific literature.
- Have the capacity to integrate knowledge across several disciplines.
- Appreciate the usefulness of basic research for understanding and solving current biological problems.
- Have the ability to critically analyse scientific data.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Any ONE of the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEDB30002 | Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE20001 | Principles of Genetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE20002 | Genes and Genomes | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR (For BBiomedicine students)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Assessment
Additional details
Ongoing assessment on theory and practical work during the semester comprising:
- two multiple choice quizzes (30 minutes each), Week 7 and Week 11 (10% each);
- two practical reports to be completed during the practical sessions (2 page short question & answer, each report equivalent to 150 words), Weeks 2-3 and Weeks 5-6 (depending on practical group) (5% each);
- one practical report (1000 words), due Weeks 10-12 (depending on practical group) (10%);
- a 2-hour written examination during the examination period (60%).
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mary Familari Coordinator Robb de Iongh Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 42 contact hours in total including 24 lectures (2 lectures/week) and 3 hours of practicals fortnightly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 7 January 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Zoology Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Reproduction and Development Major Human Structure and Function Major Human Structure and Function Major Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Animal Cell Biology Breadth Track Cell and Developmental Biology - Breadth options
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 9 April 2025