Examples of model organisms in development biology are covered, with emphasis on the fruit fly and Arabidopsis. Principles of development and the significance of genetic regulation are illustrated by these examples. Two semester assignments, one of which is of the students" own chioce, as well as a project where students go in-depth into a particular area (project title selected in collaboration with teacher), make the course up-to-date and varied through the use of recent primary research articles.

Understanding advanced gene regulation underlying the specification of different cell types in multicellular organisms. Students are to gain insight into recent research in the field of model organisms such as the fruit fly and Arabidopsis. The students are to gain a deeper understanding of one topic in development biology through the title/topic for the semester assignments. Another aim is for students to be able to develop an understanding of choice of methods and research approaches used to solve problems and questions in developmental biology.

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Selected chapters/publications: (1). Taiz and Zeiger - Plant Physiology.(2). Buchanan et al. - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants. (3). Leyser and Day. Mechanisms in Plant Development.(4). Wolpert et al. Principles of Development. (5) Primary Scientific Literature. Buy 1 and 3. Rest: handouts.

BIO220, BIO200  or equivalent.

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