Development of the Nervous System (C1115)
Development of the Nervous System
Module C1115
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The human adult nervous system consists of a wide range of specialised cell types that make up the brain, central and peripheral nervous system, as well as specialised sensory organs such as the eye and ear. These different neuronal cell types arise from a common progenitor during development, and furthermore, many of the essential genetic elements required for their development have been retained across different species during evolution. This module will cover selected highlights of contemporary research findings from Drosophila, Chicken and Mouse Developmental Biology that have informed our emergent understanding of the genes and cellular processes involved in nervous system development and organization, that will likely impact on the ability to repair spinal cord injuries and treat neurodegenerative disorders in your generation.
Module learning outcomes
Explain and evaluate the different experimental systems and approaches that are used to investigate animal development.
Explain contemporary models and hypotheses for the cellular and genetic mechanisms underlying nervous system development and organisation, and evaluate how they are supported by experimental evidence.
To critically read and integrate information from the primary research papers, and explain the arguments in writing.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Review Paper | T2 Week 4 | 50.00% |
| Review Paper | T2 Week 8 | 50.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof George Kemenes
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Prof Corne Kros
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Prof Daniel Colaco Osorio
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