BIOL3530: Molecular and Developmental Biology F2022

Course Description: Developmental biology is at the centre of all biology. This course is ideal for those interested in whole organism biology and in molecular cell biology as we focus upon the study of developmental systems and the underlying principles and molecular mechanisms involved in cellular differentiation, morphogenesis and growth.

Textbook (required): Principles of Development by Lewis Wolpert & others, 6th edition MUN Bookstore Item#: 9780198800569 (~$188); 180 Day Ebook Ed: 6 ($60.00)

Molecular and Developmental Biology Subject Areas:

History and Basic Concepts Development of the Drosophila Body Plan

Vertebrate Development I: Life Cycles and Experimental Techniques

Vertebrate Development II: Xenopus and Zebrafish

Vertebrate Development III: Chick and Mouse, completing the body plan

Development of Nematodes and Sea Urchins

Morphogenesis: Change in Form in the Early Embryo

Cell Differentiation and Stem Cells

Germ Cells, Fertilization and Sex Determination

Organogenesis Development of the Nervous System

Growth and Post-Embryonic Development, and Regeneration

Evolution and Development

Evaluation:

Midterm Test 1 (10%): Monday September 26, 2022
Midterm Test 2 (15%): Monday October 24, 2022
Quizzes (5%)
Final Examination (30%): During final examination period
Laboratory (40%): Starts week of September 16, 2022
[Please note that make-up evaluations due to absenteeism may be arranged with the instructor.]

Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00-11:00 AM, Wednesday 1:00-3:00 PM by appointment (bestave@mun.ca)

Lands acknowledgement: We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.