Developmental Neurobiology (DEVB3001)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Schools
Biological Sciences School, Biomedical Sciences School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
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
Professor Brian Key
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | 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.
