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| BIOL0805-1 | Complements of developmental biology
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| Duration : | 25h Th, 25h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Marc Muller |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : | -Introduction and basic concepts.
-Embryonic development of Drosophila.
-Xenopus frog
-Additional topics concerning mouse and chicken embryogenesis.
-The endodermis in vertebrates, and the pancreas.
-Central nervous system
-Pituitary gland.
-Cartilage and bone.
-Vascularization and angiogenesis.
-Practical exercises illustrating some of the techniques employed in this discipline. |
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| Course objective : | This course presents complementary knowledge concerning molecular mechanisms that control the embryonic development of animals. Organogenesis will be covered in a more detailed manner with regard to a few specific organs. |
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| Prerequisites : | Basic knowledge of molecular biology, cellular biology and developmental biology (Examples ULg: BIOL0803-1, GENE0210-1, BIOL0804-1) |
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| Organization : | 15 hrs of ex cathedra course + 20 hrs of practical work |
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| Written notes : | Slides, available on CD or intranet
Essential Developmental Biology
Jonathan M.W. Slack
(ed. Blackwell Science Ltd) 2001
ISBN: 0-632-05233-3
Principles of development
Lewis Wolpert et al.
(eds. Oxford University Press) 1999
ISBN 0-19-850263-X |
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| Assessment : | Report and written examination, open book on last day of class |
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| Contacts : | Dr. Marc Muller
Phone: 04 3664437 Email: m.muller@ulg.ac.be
Dr. Bernard Peers
Phone: 04 3663374
Email: bpeers@ulg.ac.be |
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