ENG2011 Early human development from cells to tissues
Faculty of Engineering
ENG2011 Early human development from cells to tissues is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2022. It needs BMS1021 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ENG2011. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ENG2011
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ENG2011
1 unit list ENG2011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Introduces the structure and function of eukaryotic cells including the diversity of cell structure and function. The concept that the many specialised cell types in the adult human body are derived from a single fertilized egg is emphasised, laying the foundations for future studies of stem cells and embryogenesis. The four primary tissues (epithelium, connective tissue, muscle tissue, nervous tissue) are described and you will learn how these tissues develop in the growing embryo. Topics covered include early human development, gametogenesis, fertilization, blastocyst formation and implantation, formation of stem cell lineages, germ layers and early derivatives.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for ENG2011.
Assessment
- In-semester testsThreshold hurdle30%
- Practical reportsThreshold hurdle40%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the diverse structures of eukaryotic cells.
- 2
Explain how cells and extracellular matrix are arranged in primary tissues.
- 3
Outline the key features and stages of early human and animal development.
- 4
Identify specialised cell types, primary tissues and the cellular processes that produce diverse tissues.
- 5
Explain the origin of major tissue types and how stem cells contribute to tissue renewal.
- 6
Outline strategies to experimentally analyse gene and tissue function.
- 7
Demonstrate an ability to research published scientific literature and effectively communicate their findings either orally or in writing.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The laboratory class sequence for the unit incorporates a combination of face-to-face and live online interactive laboratory classes.
Face-to-face laboratory classes provide opportunities for you to work on the major practical report project; a histological and online research project that is focused on one of the major concepts presented throughout the semester. This allows you to develop an advanced level of knowledge and provides a creative means by which you hone your skills in histological analysis and scientific writing. The laboratory classes also comprise several sessions of hands-on histological techniques and opportunities to observe and describe unique anatomical materials relevant to human developmental biology.
Online laboratory classes incorporate activities to develop skills in areas including literature research and project management. These sessions also provide opportunities to work on the major practical report project; a histological and online research project focused on one of the major concepts presented throughout the semester. They also provide an opportunity to interact with the academic staff in smaller group sessions regarding all aspects of the unit.
LECTURES: The major themes of the unit are presented in a lecture series by Monash academics working currently in developmental biology and anatomy research. This series is designed as an integrated sequence, providing an introduction to the field while also exposing you to expert, cutting edge knowledge in the field.
BLENDED LEARNING: One lecture each week will be presented as short online videos with associated self-directed learning material and questions. Together, these are designed to allow you to integrate information from the lecture series and external sources. Review questions are made available online each week as a short quiz to allow for regular review of the material.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG2011?
You need BMS1021 before you enrol.
What can I take after ENG2011?
ENG2011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ENG2022.
When is ENG2011 offered?
ENG2011 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is ENG2011?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG2011 have an exam?
No. ENG2011 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 2022