DEV3032 · Monash University
Stem cells in development, disease and regeneration
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
This unit is structured into four overarching themes. It begins with an introduction to pluripotency, reprogramming and the microenvironment, followed by a focus on stem cell biology in reproductive development and fertility. The characteristics, anatomical location and clinical relevance of stem cells and regeneration in specific tissues are then described. The final theme focuses on stem cells and disease modelling. You also experience a real-world practical sequence, focused on the design and analysis of stem cell experiments.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Written report | Written | 10% |
| Mid-semester test | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 30% |
| Practical classes | Demonstration | 40% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |