VSC223 Developmental Biology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Developmental Biology aims to draw together the study of cellular structure and function, the development of the embryo and the structure of the four basic tissues of the body leading to more in depth examination of molecular cell biology. It will be strongly integrated with Veterinary Anatomy 1, Veterinary Physiology 1, Biochemistry and Veterinary Practice 2 and will provide an excellent grounding for the study of Disease Processes and Clinical Pathology.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC223
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
VSC100 and (VSC113 or BIO100 ) and (BIO225 or ASC221 )
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Science (Honours) only.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate how to outline the structure, at the light and electron microscopic levels, and function of typical cells
- Be able to state the processes of cell division and fertilisation
- Be able to explain the stages of development from fertilised ovum through blastocyst to embryo and foetus
- Be able to discuss placentation and the different types of placentae
- Be able to identify the stages of embryonic development of the major organ systems
- Be able to distinguish the microscopic structure of the components of the four basic tissues
- Be able to distinguish and describe the histological features of the tissues of the respiratory tract, cardiovascular, lymphatic and haemopoietic systems, endocrine organs, integument and associated structures, urinary tract and the male as well as female reproductive tracts
- Be able to relate the processes of cellular metabolism and cell to cell signalling
- Be able to appraise and apply recombinant DNA technology
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Structure and function of the components of a typical cell at the light and electron microscopic levels - Cells on the go - Introductory microscopy - Introduction to embryology - Stages of development to blastocyst formation and the embryonic disc - Folding of the embryonic disc and early sequences in organ formation - Extraembryonic/foetal membranes and associated implantation - Placentation and classification of placentae - Development of the cardiovascular system and comparison of the foetal/post natal circulatory systems - Development of the upper and lower respiratory tracts - Histology of tissues of the respiratory tract - Histology of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and haemopoietic systems - Development of the musculoskeletal system from initial somite formation to limbs - Development of the nervous system and special senses - Histological markers for cells and tissues - Structure and function of the components of the four basic tissues, nervous tissue and special senses - Histology of the endocrine organs - Development of the common integument and associated structures - Mechanisms and machinery of cellular metabolism - Common congenital abnormalities - Histology of the integument and associated structures - Cell to cell signalling - Recombinant DNA technology and cell biology - An overview of the anatomy of the reproductive system - Histology of the tissues of the urinary tract - Histology of the tissues of the male reproductive tract - Histology of the tissues of the female reproductive tract
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.