301290 (v.2) Human Development 332

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7689 (v.8) Anatomy 232 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Exploration the development of the embryo including developmental anatomy of the major thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera but including details of the body wall musculature and its innervation, development of limbs, and factors which meditate cell proliferation, differentiation and cell death.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Described the transition from bilaminar to trilaminar embryonic disc, with regard to body wall, body cavities and their contained viscera. Explained the significance of basic embryological development of thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera to their adult structure and functional properties. Outlined the way in which the developing human co-ordinates cellular proliferation in a general and regional way. Explained the principles by which the developing human differentiates cells and tissues to achieve the required patterns. Worked co-operatively with other students in analysis of recent literature, and in the development of communication tasks.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Students will be directed to relevant current literature during the semester.
Unit Texts:	Carlson, B.M. (1999). Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 2nd ed., Mosby.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Learning Participation (group mark) 5%, Literature Review 20%, Communication Task One 10%, Communications Task Two 15%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y