Integrated animal biology : reproduction and development

lbio1330  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Integrated animal biology : reproduction and development
3.00 credits
30.0 h + 10.0 h
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Teacher(s)
Bridoux Laure (compensates Rezsohazy René); Dumont Patrick; Rezsohazy René;
Language
French
Prerequisites
To follow this course, it is necessary to master the knowledge and skills developed in the courses LBIO1112 et LBIO1234A
Main themes
This activity is one of the three integrated animal biology activities. It addresses reproductive biology, with a focus on mammals, and animal development, with the early development of several model animals and organogenesis in mammals.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • know and understand animal reproduction and development;
  • to understand the fundamental unity of the animal kingdom by studying the common basic mechanisms of reproduction and embryonic development of species belonging to the major phyla.
  • to apprehend the diversity of the animal kingdom by studying the remarkable particularities of the embryonic development of species representative of the branches, the evolutionary dimension of this diversity being underlined;
  • to explain in detail the concepts related to the different stages of embryonic and foetal development in vertebrates in general, and in mammals in particular.
 
Content
  1. Gametogenesis, fertilization, zygote segmentation
  2. Early model development: C. elegans, Drosophila, sea urchin, sea squirt, zebrafish, xenope
  3. Early development and organogenesis in mammals: face and pharynx, musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, urogenital system, nervous system and sense organs.
Teaching methods
Participatory Lecture: Students are stimulated to raise questions and solve problems during the sessions.
Details of the practical work/exercises to be specified at the beginning of the activity, they will consist in seminars given by invited pseakers. A short report will be produced by the students following the seminars.
Evaluation methods
Oral or written examination, depending on the number of students enrolled in the course.
The examination consists of three parts: reproduction and development (animal models and organogenesis).
In case of a severe failure to one of the questions, the overal mark might reflect this as a failing grade.
If the practical sessions, implemented in the form of seminars, can be organized, the report will account for one tenth of the final grade.
Faculty or entity
> BIOL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Biology
BIOL1BA
3
Minor in Biology
MINBIOL
3
Bachelor in Biology, Anthropology and Archaeology
BABA1BA
3