Course Overview

Embryology is an old but fascinating subject. From the morphological

observation of chick embryo development to the unravel of the molecular

control of embryonic development in a variety of organisms, we have gone a

long way. However, the more we learn the less we know. It is a miracle to see

how a single cell develop into a fully functional adult. This course is design

to build the ground for students with interest in embryology. We will discuss

the basic principles and molecular controls of embryonic development. In

particular, we will emphasize the progression from immature gametes,

fertilization, cleavage to gastrulation (i.e. the formation of gut). The cell

fate and embryonic axis formation will also be included. The popular

experimental models used by current developmental biologist will also be

examined in detail.

Learning Achievement

1. Learn the developmental processes, regulatory mechanisms during embryogenesis.

2. Expose to developmental biology research by paper discussion

3. Stimulate scientific thinking by fomulating a proposal

Competence

Course prerequisites

*Restrict to 3rd-year and above.

Grading Philosophy

Course schedule

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Shyh Jye Lee

Other information

Department of Lifescience, Institute of Lifescience, Teaching Programme of Stem Cell and Regenerative Bio-Medicine

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