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Developmental Biology of Drosophila

Code: 
BIOL-468
Semester: 
Spring Semester
Course type: 
Selection
Special notes: 
Για τη λήψη του παραπάνω μαθήματος συνιστάται η επιτυχής παρακολούθηση των υποχρεωτικών μαθημάτων Γενετική Ι και ΙΙ, Κυτταρική Βιολογία και Μοριακή Βιολογία.
Course units: 
3
ECTS units: 
4

Hours per week

Theory: 
2

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Description

Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences Introduction to the field of Drosophila developmental biology. Emphasis on accessing and utilizing original scientific literature.

Course contents:   Tools for Drosophila developmental biology and genetics. Molecular characterization of pathways that define the two major axes of the embryo (anterior – posterior) and dorsal – rentral). Oogenesis and localization of determinants. Embryogenesis and elaboration of pattern.

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The Department of Biology of the University of Crete was established in 1981 and is today an internationally recognized center for contemporary university education and research in the field of Biology.

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