DEV3011 Course Notes 94HD

Description

One of the most difficult things in this unit is keeping track of all the concepts in a clear and organised manner, as well as being able to understand and remember them so that you are 100% sure that the answer you are plugging into a quiz or an assignment is correct. The approach off of which these notes are based focalises clarity of the content - clearly laying out the information so it is easier to learn and conceptualise the difficult concepts in this unit. The notes are detailed, as well as relevant and specific to the course. The understanding is clearly outlined as a result of questioning TAs, the unit coordinator, and searching the Internet / YouTube / the textbook for concise explanations so that you won't need to do the searching yourself. The wording aligns with what the unit has taught is correct scientific practice. The topics covered are: 1. Introduction to experimental developmental biology. 2. Signalling in development. 3. Animal models: worm & zebrafish. 4. Animal models: mouse. 5. Animal models: fly. 6. Axis patterning & development. 7. Limb formation & patterning. 8. Hox genes and somitogenesis. 9. Morphogenesis. 10. Morphogenesis & craniofacial development. 11. Developmental biology & disease. 12. Revision.