Biology of Animal Development
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to evaluate the animal embryo development in an evolutionistic key (Evolutionary Developmental Biology, Evo-Devo) and in order to understand the basis of the functional adaptation to the environment (Envi-Devo)
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
The program will be organized in three parts: 1. Introduction, genetic and epigenetic bases od development, developmental phases in different animal models (sea urchin, amphibians, chick ,, zebrafish, Drosophila, C. elegans, mouse embryos) and in human embryos; 2. mechanisms in development and experimental developmental biology; 3. molecular developmental biology and morphogens. Relationship between individuals and symbionts and morphogenesis. Environment and diversity.
Reference Material S.F. Gilbert, Developmental Biology. Sinauer.
Lecture notes and slides and scientific papers on specific subjects will be provided by the teachers
Prerequisites and examination procedures: oral exam
Teaching Methods lectures
Language of instruction italian
Reference Material S.F. Gilbert, Developmental Biology. Sinauer.
Lecture notes and slides and scientific papers on specific subjects will be provided by the teachers
Prerequisites and examination procedures: oral exam
Teaching Methods lectures
Language of instruction italian
BIO/06 - COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Del Giacco Luca Pasquale Carmelo
Professor(s)
Reception:
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Biosciences Dept, building (torre) B, 7th floor