gebt-2103

Class overview

The course intends to offer fundamental insights into the processes governing the growth, differentiation, and organization of organisms. 

What will you learn after taking this course?

• Acquire fundamental concepts on developmental biology- from one cell stage to adult animal.

• Have deep insight on underlying mechanisms of cell proliferation, differentiation, cell-cell interactions by morphogens and other signaling molecules during developmental stages 

• Gain a detail understanding of synopsis of development including gastrulation in model organisms-Drosophila, C. elegans and Xenopus

Evaluation system

Class attendance: 8%; Class performance, Class tests and Short question: 20%; Final exam: 72%.