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Developmental Biology (CEDB30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Administrative Coordination
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 2 |
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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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Any ONE of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20002 | Genes and Genomes | No longer available | |
GENE20004 | Applications of Genetics and Genomics | 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 |
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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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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two multiple choice quizzes (30 minutes each), Week 7 and Week 11 (10% each);
| From Week 7 to Week 11 | 20% |
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);
| From Week 2 to Week 6 | 10% |
one practical report, due Weeks 10-12 (depending on practical group)
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 10% |
an examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
Ongoing assessment on theory and practical work during the semester comprising the above
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 12 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Gilbert SF, Developmental Biology, 10th Edition, Sinauer Press
OR
Wolpert L. and Tickle C. Principles of Development, 4th edition, Oxford University PressRecommended texts and other resources
Wolpert L. Principles of Development, 4th edition, Oxford University Press.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the NG BSc, BBiomed, pre-2008 BSc, pre-2008 BASc, pre-2008 BBiomedSc.
Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject.
A laboratory coat and safety glasses will be required for practical work.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Zoology Major Human Structure and Function Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Zoology Major Human Structure and Function Informal specialisation Zoology Major Zoology Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Breadth Track Cell and Developmental Biology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024