Course title | Developmental Biology |
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Course code | KZO/212 |
Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
Level of course | Master |
Year of study | not specified |
Frequency of the course | In each academic year, in the winter semester. |
Semester | Winter |
Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
Language of instruction | Czech |
Status of course | Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional |
Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
Work placements | This is not an internship |
Recommended optional programme components | None |
Lecturer(s) |
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Course content |
Content of lectures: 1. Introduction, history, theoretical concepts and methodology 2. Life cycles 3. Genetic basis of development: differential expression of genes, intercellular communication during development, cell differentiation and stem cells 4. Principles of morphogenesis 5. Drosophila development 6. Development of nematodes, echinoderms, tunicates and slime molds 7. Early embryonic development of vertebrates 8. Organogenesis 9. Germline cells, fertilization and sex determination 10. Growth and postembryonic development 11. Plant development 12. Evo-Devo - evolution and development
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Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes |
The aim of the course (suitable for Bc. students) is to understand the basis of embryology of model multicellular organisms, and the molecular, cellular, genetic, and evolutionary (evo-devo) aspects of development.
To understand the basis of embryology of model multicellular organisms, and the molecular, cellular, genetic, and evolutionary (evo-devo) aspects of development. |
Prerequisites |
no requirements/prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria |
Written examination
Written examination consisting of three questions. |
Recommended literature |
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Study plans that include the course |
Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Biology Education (1) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2013) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2019) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2013) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2019) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Biology Education (1) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |