BIO320 Development Biology
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Showing course contents for the educational year 2014 - 2015 .
Course responsible: Hilde-Gunn Opsahl Hoen-Sorteberg
ECTS credits: 5
Faculty: Department of Plant Sciences
Teaching language: EN, NO
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
Limits of class size:
Minimum 5 students.
Teaching exam periods:
This course starts in Spring parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in Spring parallel.
Course frequency: <p>Odd years.</p><p><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p>
First time: Study year 2005-2006
Preferential right:
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Course contents:
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.
Learning outcome:
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.
Learning activities:
Lectures, semester assignments and colloquia.
Teaching support:
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Syllabus:
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.
Prerequisites:
BIO220, BIO200 or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites:
A general understanding of how genes are used, regulated and function is helpful.
Assessment:
The semester assignments make up 40% of the grade, while the oral examination (ca. 25 minutes) makes up the other 60%. Both parts must be passed.
Nominal workload:
150 hours.
Entrance requirements:
Special requirements in Science
Reduction of credits:
-
Type of course:
12 lectures, writing and presentation of own semester assignment, and attendance at the presentations of the other semester assignments
Note:
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Examiner:
An external examiner evaluates the oral examinations.
Examination details: Continuous exam: A - E / Ikke bestått