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DEV2011 Early human development from cells to tissues Semester 1, 2020 

We acknowledge and pay respects to the Traditional Owners and Elders - past, presentand emerging - of the lands and waters on whichMonash Universityoperates.   Handbook link: http://monash.edu.au/pubs/2020handbooks/units/DEV2011.html https://handbook.monash.edu/

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Table of contents Unit handbook information

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Synopsis

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Mode of delivery

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Class Timetable

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Workload requirements

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Unit relationships

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Prerequisites

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Prohibitions

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Co-requisites

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Enrolment rules

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Chief Examiner(s)

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Unit coordinator(s)

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Lecturer(s)

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Administrative contact Academic overview

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Learning outcomes

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Teaching approach

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Live streaming

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Assessment summary

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Assessment requirements

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Assessment tasks

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Referencing requirements

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Assignment submission

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Returning assignments

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Resubmission of assignments

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Special Consideration

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Extensions and penalties

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Examination(s)

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Feedback to you

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Unit Schedule

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Content warning

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Your feedback to us

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Learning resources

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Required resources

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Technological requirements

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Recommended resources

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Bring your own device

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Other information

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Policies

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Academic Integrity

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Special Consideration

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Clinical/Fieldwork Placement Procedures and Behaviour Guidelines

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Word Count Guidelines

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Honours Guidelines

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Research Project and Minor Thesis Guidelines

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Professional Editing Guidelines

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Immunisation and Infection Risk

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Police Checks

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Working with Children Check Guidelines

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Graduate Attributes Policy (within Course Design Policy)

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Student Charter

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Student Services

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Monash University Library

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Student Support

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Disability Support Services

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Other unit information

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Unit handbook information Synopsis Introduces the structure and function of eukaryotic cells including the diversity of cell structure and function. The concept that the many specialized cell types in the adult human body are derived from a single fertilized egg is emphasized, 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.

Mode of delivery Clayton (On-campus)

Class Timetable Follow thislinkto view the scheduled times for your unit's learning activities for this teaching period.

Workload requirements Three lectures and one 2-hour practical class per week

Unit relationships Prerequisites None

Prohibitions None

Co-requisites None

Enrolment rules PREREQUISITE PREREQUISITE: One ofBIO1011 ,BIO1022 ,BMS1021 or equivalent

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Chief Examiner(s) Associate Professor Helen Abud

Unit coordinator(s) Dr Sonja McKeown , Dr Julia Young

Unit Co-convenor

Dr Julia Young

Campus:

Clayton

Phone:

+61 3 9902 9336

Email:

[email protected]

Office hours:

9am-5pm Mon-Thurs

Unit Co-convenor

Dr Sonja McKeown

Campus:

Clayton

Phone:

+61 3 9905 0202

Email:

[email protected]

Office hours:

9am-5pm Mon-Fri

Lecturer(s) Name: Name:DrJuliaYoung Campus: Clayton Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected] Name: Name:DrSonjaMcKeown Campus: Clayton Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected] Name: Name:Associate ProfessorCraig Smith Campus: Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected]

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Name: Name:Associate ProfessorEdwinaMcGlinn Campus: Clayton Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected] Name: Name:MsDanielleRhodes Campus: Clayton Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected] Name: Name:Associate ProfessorHelenAbud Campus: Clayton Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected] Name: Name:DrChantalHoppe Campus: Clayton Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected] Name: Name:DrAnetaStefanidis Campus: Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected]

Name: Name:DrAmyWinship Campus: Clayton Building: Room: Phone: Email: Email:[email protected]

Administrative contact Special consideration If you can’t complete an assessment task or exam due to exceptional circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration. Please visit the Special consideration website for full details. For end-of-semester applications and timelines: check the Special consideration website .

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For in-semester assessment applications: From the Special Considerations website , select the Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences , then School of Biomedical Sciences to submit your application and supporting documents. You must complete the online application form and provide supporting documentation. Applications must be submitted no later than two University working days after the assessment due date.

Please do not send special considerations to the Unit Coordinators, Lecturers, or Demonstrators. See above for details. General enquiries If you have any further questions, please contact the School of Biomedical Sciences Student Services via phone 9902 6011 or submit an enquiry at: ask.monash.edu The Student Services Office is located on Level 3, BLTB Building, 7 Ancora Imparo Way

Academic overview Learning outcomes On successful completion of 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.

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This Unit utilises a range of teaching approaches to provide a broad perspective on Developmental Biology theory and research

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 students to expert, cutting edge knowledge in the field

Practical Classes Practical Classes provide multiple opportunities to work on the major Practical Class project; a histological and online research project focussed on one of the major concepts presented through the semester. This allows students to develop an advanced level of knowledge, and provides a creative means by which students hone skills in histological analysis and scientific writing. The Practical classes also comprise several sessions of hands-on histological techniques and opportunities to observe and describe unique Anatomical materials relevant to human developmental biology.

Dry Practical classes Dry Practical Classesincorporate activities to develop skills in areas includingliterature research and project management. They also provideopportunity to interact with the Academic Staff in smaller group sessions regarding all aspects of the Unit.

Online/blended learning One module each week (equivalent of a lecture) will be presented as short online videos with associated self-directed learning material and questions. Together these are designed to allow students 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 material.

Live streaming If you are allocated to a lecture activity as a livestream unit you do not need to come to campus. A link to the livestreams will be available in your Moodle unit. For information on how to participate in your lectures via live streaming you can review this guide created by the library:https://guides.lib.monash.edu/learning-tools/video If you have any technical issues please contact the service desk:https://www.monash.edu /esolutions/contact If you need more information on timetabling you can visit their site:https://www.monash.edu /timetables/fix-problems

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Assessment summary Practical reports: 30% Mid-semester tests: 20% Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 50% ( Hurdle) Hurdle requirement: Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit. You must refer to the unit guide for details. Assessment task

Value

Due date

Online exams

5% each, 10% total

Week 3/Week 10

Midsemester exam

10%

Week 6

Cell profile report

2% (Draft) and 20% (Final Report)

Draft Report: Week 9. Final Report: 12pm (midday) Monday 3rd June 2020

Practical Reports

2% each, 8% total

Weeks 2, 3, 8, 10

EndSemester Exam

50%

To be advised

Please note note: This unit is subject to the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Assessment policy as outlined below.

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Assessment requirements Students are required to note the Faculty’s assessment policy (item 1.2.1) regarding threshold standards/hurdles at: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/study/student-services/policies/assessment-policy Students are required to refer to the University Academic Integritypolicy and procedure at: http://www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-policy.html The procedures state that: Proofreading: The process of identifying errors and suggesting corrections to a text. This must not involve rewriting passages of text in order to clarify meaning; amending the words used by the author (except to identify the correct spelling of the word used); rearranging passages of text or code, or reformatting other material; contributing additional material to the original; and checking calculations or formulae.

Academic Integrity and Technology In line with the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Facilities by Students Procedures, students are not permitted to use Information and Communications Technology facilities to sell, purchase or offer to write assignments or other assessable work, or to request help with such work. Furthermore, students are required to take steps to minimise opportunities for others to cheat by, for example, not saving work to a shared network drive that is accessible by others and not sharing work on social media sites. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action under Part 7 of the Monash University (Council) Regulations for collusion or general misconduct, as appropriate in the circumstances. Students should be aware that the University will monitor and act on information received about the use of cheat sites, paper mills and other online resources that promote dishonest academic conduct. If a student has been found to have used any of these sources to breach the Student Academic Integrity Policy, the University will pursue the matter in accordance with Part 7 of the Monash University (Council) Regulations.

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Assessment tasks IMPORTANT: All assessment tasks must be attempted and submitted. Assessment title:Online exams Alignment with learning outcome(s): Aligns with learning outcomes 1-6. Details of task:  Week 3 - based on all lecture and practical material up until the date of the test. Completed online through Moodle. Quiz will be available for 4 days.

Week 10 - based on all lecture and practical material up until the date of the test. Completed online through Moodle. Quiz will be available for 4 days.

Release date: Week 3/Week 10 Due date: Week 3/Week 10 Word limit: Not applicable Value: 5% each, 10% total Presentation requirements: Not applicable Estimated return date: Not applicable Hurdle requirements: Not applicable Individual assessment in group tasks: Not applicable Criteria for marking: Not applicable Additional information: Not applicable 

Assessment title:Mid-semester exam Alignment with learning outcome(s): Aligns with learning outcomes 1-6. Details of task:  Multiple choice exam based on all lecture and practical material up to and including Lecture 10and Module 5. This exam will be completed during the Allocated practical time.Students must turn up to the practical class (wet Prac time) enrolled in through Allocate, and further details will be supplied prior to the exam during lectures, Practical classes and throughMoodle. Release date: Week 6 Due date: Week 6 Word limit:Not applicable Value: 10% Presentation requirements: Not applicable Estimated return date: Not applicable Hurdle requirements: Not applicable

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Individual assessment in group tasks: Not applicable Criteria for marking: Not applicable Additional information: Not applicable 

Assessment title:Cell profile report Alignment with learning outcome(s): Aligns with learning outcomes 1-7. Details of task:  Students will submit a written report based on a specific cell type. This report will include annotated images taken by students during practical classes integrated with up to date information from published scientific literature and other relevant material. The marking criteria/rubric is posted on Moodle in the Practical Manual.

Two documents are required for this report: A draft Report is to be submitted electronically to Turnitin through Moodle as a .pdf document created from a Word (.docx) document in Week 9 . Drafts must be uploaded by 5pm on the scheduled Practical Class day. This draft is worth 2% of the total Unit grade. The final Cell Profile Report is submitted electronically to Turnitin through Moodle as a .pdf document created from a Word (.docx) document. The Report is worth 20% of the total Unit grade.

Release date: Not applicable Due date: Draft Report: Week 9. Final Report: 12pm (midday) Monday 3rd June 2020 Word limit: Not applicable Value: 2% (Draft) and 20% (Final Report) Presentation requirements: Not applicable Estimated return date: Not applicable Hurdle requirements: Not applicable Individual assessment in group tasks: Not applicable Criteria for marking: Detailed instructions and marking rubric available in the Practical Manual on Moodle. Additional information: Not applicable 

Assessment title:Practical Reports Alignment with learning outcome(s): outcome(s):Aligns with learning outcomes 1-7. Details of task: Week 2, 3, 8,10: Students will complete a Practical Report online through Moodle. Online assessments will open at 5pm on the Monday of Weeks 2, 3, 8, and 10, and each will close 5dayslater on the corresponding Friday at 5pm. All students can

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complete thePractical Reports, but attendance at the Practical Class (BOTHwet and dry components)is required for Reports to be graded.Special consideration requests MUST cover the class time and/or theperiod that the Practical Assessment submission is open. Practical Report sheets will also be provided in the laboratory, to complement learning, but are not marked.KEY INFORMATION: Practical Reports will only be assessed if the class was attended (excepting students withspecial consideration). Release date: Not applicable Due date: Weeks 2, 3, 8, 10 Word limit: Not applicable Value: 2% each, 8% total Presentation requirements: Not applicable Estimated return date: Not applicable Hurdle requirements: Not applicable Individual assessment in group tasks: Not applicable Criteria for marking: Not applicable Additional information: Not applicable 

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Referencing requirements To build your skills in citing and referencing, and using different referencing styles, see the online tutorial Academic Integrity: Demystifying Citing and Referencing at www.lib.monash.edu/tutorials/citing/ It is preferable that reference material is sourced from recent research and review publications found in relevant journals . Where appropriate, referenced material may also be sourced from textbooks, or reputable internet sites. Evidence of information that is up-to-date is likely to improve the impact. References must be referred to in the text using the following method:  Vancouver http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/tutorials/citing/vancouver.html

Vancouver is a numbered referencing style commonly used in medicine and science, and consists of:

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citations in the text, using numbers a numbered reference list at the end of the document

NOTE: Specific information on referencing the Cell Profile Report is also provided in the Practical Manual on Moodle

Assignment submission 1.Students are required to submit continuous formative/summative assessment items (where appropriate) via the University’s online Learning Management System - Moodle.If the assessment /plagiarism/collusion declaration is being used within Moodle for an assessment item a separate assignment a coversheet is not required. Where hard copy assessment submission is necessary, assessments must include a cover sheet. The cover sheet is accessible at:http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/student-forms.html. 2. No hard copy submissions will be...