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
Recommended prerequisite
BIOM2208
Assessment methods
Intra semester and End of Semester assessment, including examination(s).
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 developmental neurobiology, including neural induction, regional specification, neural stem cell biology, differentiation, neurogenesis, gliogenesis, neural migration, axon growth and guidance, synaptogenesis and plasticity, cell death, and behavioural outcomes. Understanding neural development in terms of its relevance to facilitating regeneration and recovery of function following disease and injury is highlighted. The course also focuses on the use of vertebrate and invertebrate animal models as discovery tools to investigate the fundamental principles of mammalian brain development.
