Developmental Biology

Code:

MI003

Acronym:

MI003

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2014/2015 - SP

Active?	No
Responsible unit:	Departamento de Biologia Experimental
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMED	0	Mestrado Integrado em Medicina 2007	6	-	1,5	32	40,5
		Mestrado Integrado em Medicina- Plano oficial 2013 (Reforma Curricular)	6	-	1,5	32	40,5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

OBJECTIVES

Knowledge of the cellular, genetic and molecular mechanisms occurring during embryonic development. Study of the expression of genetic and molecular factors during critical moments of embrionic development. Correlation with congenital malfunctions and inducing actions of the environment. Knowledge of etical principles in developmental Biology and clinical aplications in biomedidal research of embryonic development.


COMPETENCES

The students should develop specific competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge and understanding of embryonic development in what concerns morphological, genetic, molecular and experimental issues; 2) Self-learning of the current concepts regarding normal and abnormal development; 3) Ability to research, discuss and present scientific papers; 4) Ability to present fundamented opinions about several aspects of development biology, namely in what concerns the use of stem cells.

Learning outcomes and competences

The students should develop specific competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge and understanding of embryonic development in what concerns morphological, genetic, molecular and experimental issues; 2) Self-learning of the current concepts regarding normal and abnormal development; 3) Ability to research, discuss and present scientific papers; 4) Ability to present fundamented opinions about several aspects of development biology, namely in what concerns the use of stem cells.

Working method

Presencial

Program

CONTENTS

Introduction to Developmental Biology: Concepts and general aims. Methods of study and research in Developmental Biology. Major phases during embryonic and fetal development. Definition and identification of critical periods of development. Cellular and molecular principles of embryonic development. Cellular interactions and signal transducing pathways. Genes and embryonic development. The development of the nervous and cardiovascular systems as paradigms of application of principles of Developmental Biology. Ethical issues in Developmental Biology.

Mandatory literature

Gilbert S. & Singer S; Developmental Biology , Sinauer Associates Inc, 2006

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and theoretical/practical classes; seminars. These modalities will be prepared based in the recommended bibliography and in scientific papers presented by the students.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Prova oral	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Frequência das aulas	0,00
Total:	0,00

Eligibility for exams

A scientific paper on developmental mechanism will be presented by the students and evaluated (P)

The students will be also evaluated by a final exam (E) with 20 multiple-choices questions, 5 short-response questions and 1 theoretical question.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final note will be calcluated acording to the following formula: (EX3+P)/4

Minimum classification: 50%