Academic year2016/17
CourseMOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY
Code298EE
Credits3
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| BIOLOGIA DELLA RIPRODUZIONE | BIO/06 | LEZIONI | 24 | |
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Knowledge
The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of molecular mechanisms regulating development and differentiation of germ cells, examined in different model organisms such as Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila, Xenopus, mammals. Particular attention will be paid to themes such as
germline specification (preformism and epigenesis; germ cell migration; sex determination;oogenesis;spermatogenesis.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
- The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
- During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression.
Methods:
Further information:
final oral exam 100%
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
Syllabus
The course provides notions on:
-germline specification (preformism and epigenesis)
-germ cell migration
-pluripotency of PGCs (primordial Germ Cells)
-epigenetic reprogramming in germ cells of mammals
-sex determination (primary and secondary determination)
-gonadic development in mammals
-oogenesis
-spermatogenesis
Bibliography
The Bokk "Developmental Biology" -Gilbert- is recommended. Further bibliography will be indicated during the course.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
