BL3315 – Genes, Cells and Development
BL3315 – Genes, Cells and Development
This module deals with the fascinating and rapidly changing field of developmental biology from a genetic and cellular perspective. It examines how an organism develops from an egg to an adult, how the cell types and organs are specified, and how lost or damaged body parts can be regenerated or replaced. There will be a focus on some of the typical model species used in cell and developmental biology, including fruit flies, nematodes, mice and frogs, but this will be expanded to include other valuable comparative models, such as chickens, sea squirts, annelids, cnidarians and flatworms. The course will encompass multiple biological levels, from genes, through cells and embryos, to the organism’s evolutionary history. As such this module is of wide relevance to a range of other biological disciplines, particularly biomedicine.
Skills acquired in this module:
Related Programme(s):
Module Code:
BL3315
Semester:
2
Credits:
20
Module Organiser:
Prof Dave Ferrier
Pre-requisite modules: BL2301 - Cell Biology, BL2302 - Molecular biology, BL2304 - Invertebrate Zoology, and BL2308 - Vertebrate Biology
MMS
Timetable:
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Assessment:
3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%MMS assessment details
The following related information applies to all Biology modules:
School of Biology Marking Criteria:
School handbook
Late submission of continuous assessment work:
All late submissions of coursework that do not require electronic submission should be made via the late submissions box in the Biology Study Space, St Andrews New Technology Centre Building (beside the Teaching Office)
Exam details:
School handbook
Exam timetable:
Timetable
Expected attendance:
School handbook
Good Academic Practice & Avoiding Academic Misconduct:
School handbook
University Student Handbook:
University student handbook
School and University Regulations:
School and University regulations in the School and University Undergraduate Handbook relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, good academic practice and Academic Alerts.
School handbook
University student handbook
Staff:
Learning Outcomes:
Students completing module BL3315 successfully should be able to:
- Understand the principles and historical background that underpin modern cell & developmental biology.
- Appreciate the place of cell & developmental biology in biological science and the rapid new advances being made.
Policies:
(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
- The procedures and regulations followed by the School of Biology are outlined in the University Handbook and in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook (https://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/05/Undergraduate-Handbook-2021-22.docx)
- All coursework associated with the module must be completed and submitted by its due date.
- Specific School regulations relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, Good Academic Practice and Academic Alert are stated in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook and students are required to carefully read these regulations.
- Students are also referred to the University Handbook, available at:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studenthandbook/