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Developmental Neurobiology (NEUR30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Subject Coordinato
Dr Jenny Gunnersen
jenny.gunnersen@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator
Ms Kim Williams
Overview
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The human brain is, arguably, the most complex structure on earth. This subject examines how a simple sheet of cells in the early embryo is fashioned into a functioning brain -. You will learn how cells within the primordial nervous system are assigned different fates, how neural stem cells are stimulated to divide to produce the billions of cells that comprise the nervous system and how these cells differentiate into mature neurons. The subject will examine how neural circuits are established as newly-born neurons send out axons,making functional synaptic connections with specific target cells.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- appreciate the major processes involved in the development of the nervous system, including neural induction, neural patterning, neural and glial cell proliferation, determination of neural fate, neuronal migration, axon guidance, regulation of neuron survival and synaptogenesis;
- have gained some insights into the cellular and molecular basis of those processes and understand how disorders in developmental processes can lead to neural defects;
- be aware of the regenerative ability of the nervous system and the prospects for therapeutic treatment of neural injury and disease;
- be familiar with outstanding questions currently being addressed in research in neural development; and
- be familiar with modern experimental approaches used to investigate the development of the nervous system and appreciate their strengths and limitations.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- The ability to critically analyse scientific research papers.
- The ability to carry out literature searches.
- A capacity for independent critical thought, rational enquiry and self-directed learning.
- The ability to plan work and use time effectively.
- The ability to synthesise apparently disparate types of knowledge.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CEDB30002 | Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NEUR30003 | Principles of Neuroscience | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(516-209 Introductory Neuroscience is an alternative prerequisite to NEUR30003)
OR
(For BBiomedicine students only)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written class test
| Mid semester | 15% |
an essay
| Late in the teaching period | 20% |
a written examination.
| During the examination period | 65% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jenny Gunnersen Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week x 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinato
Dr Jenny Gunnersen
jenny.gunnersen@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator
Ms Kim Williams
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Sanes, Development of the Nervous System 3rd ed, 2010
Recommended texts and other resources
- Principles of Neural Science (Kandel, Schwartz and Jessell), 4th ed
- Development of the Nervous System (B Sanes et al.), 2nd ed, 2006
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the NG BSc, BBiomed, pre-2008 BSc, pre-2008 BASc, pre-2008 BBiomedSc.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Neuroscience Major Neuroscience Major Human Structure and Function Major Human Structure and Function Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - 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 (Production)
- 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.
- 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: 27 April 2024