Developmental Neurobiology (DEVB3001)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Biological Sciences School, Biomedical Sciences School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite
BIOL2200 (from 2010)
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL2008 (for 2009) or BIOM2208 (from 2010)
Assessment methods
Intrasemester assessment; end of semester examination
Course enquiries
Assoc. Prof. Helen Cooper
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Basic principles of development of nervous systems: induction, regional specification, neurogenesis, gliogenesis, differentiation, plasticity, cell death, axon growth & guidance. Significance of understanding development for facilitating regeneration & recovery of function following disease & injury is highlighted.