Learning goals:
At the end of the course, the student is able to:
1. Know the state-of-the-art strategies and techniques used in research in C. elegans and Drosophila
2. Gain an understanding of genetics and how genetic analysis can be used to dissect biological processes
3. Read, understand and analyze articles about genetic research in C. elegans and Drosophila
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Course name: Developmental Genetics - BMB506508
Period: 16-20 April 2018
Course coordinator: Prof.Dr. Sander van den Heuvel and Dr. Inge The
Faculty
Prof. dr. Sander van den Heuvel, Biology Dpt, Fac of Science, UU
Dr. Inge The
Invited speakers
Description of content
The course aims to provide an understanding of basic concepts of developmental biology and genetic analysis. In addition, the course teaches a variety of skills that are important for every researcher, including critical reading and oral presentation.
The course is based on articles and seminars in developmental genetics, covering three major genetic model systems. The topics this year will include cell polarity, microRNAs, neuronal signaling and stem cells. We will discuss these papers as a group and subsequently with the seminar speaker.
Outline: Introduction by staff, self study (article reading), paper presentations (five to ten in total), group discussions (daily), seminars by expert speakers followed by discussion with the speakers.
Literature/study material used: recent articles
Registration
www.CSnD.nl/courses
Mandatory for students in Master’s programme
N.A.
Prerequisite knowledge
Bsc BMW / Biology
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