METHODOLOGIES OF EXPERIMENTAL EMBRYOLOGY

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: Venera FERRITO

Expected Learning Outcomes

knowledge of morphological characteristics of embryonic development of Danio rerio in relation to its use as a model organism in experimental embryology

Course Structure

Lectures

Required Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of  Vertebrate embriology

Knowledge of the Comparative anatomy of vertebrates

Attendance of Lessons

Recommended

Detailed Course Content

Characteristics of Danio rerio that make it useful as a model organism

Fish embryonic development with a focus on that of zebrafish

Use of zebrafish in experimental embryology

Dissection of teleosts

Textbook Information

Materials provided by the teacher

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Oral exam on the programme

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Characteristics of fish gametes
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