Course code: BIO-2302
Molecular cellbiology
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2008
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-2302
Molecular cellbiology
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The course is administrated by
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Type of course
Theoretical and practical.
Theoretical and practical.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology
Course contents
The course comprises an introduction to the structure and functions of eukaryotic cells, including their nuclei and cytosol. Molecular mechanisms and relevant explanatory models are emphasised. Topics that are dealt with will be the chromosome, the genome structure, gene structure and gene expression; general and specific gene control; cell cycle regulation in yeast and mammal cells; genetics and evolution of energy; organelles, organelle bio-synthesis, protein secretion, ER modification and the golgi apparatus; cell motility based on micro-filaments, micro-tubules and intermediate filaments. The lab course provides an introduction to essential molecular biological techniques applied to plant cells and includes microscope work, DNA isolation, PCR, DNA sequencing and bioinformatics.
The course comprises an introduction to the structure and functions of eukaryotic cells, including their nuclei and cytosol. Molecular mechanisms and relevant explanatory models are emphasised. Topics that are dealt with will be the chromosome, the genome structure, gene structure and gene expression; general and specific gene control; cell cycle regulation in yeast and mammal cells; genetics and evolution of energy; organelles, organelle bio-synthesis, protein secretion, ER modification and the golgi apparatus; cell motility based on micro-filaments, micro-tubules and intermediate filaments. The lab course provides an introduction to essential molecular biological techniques applied to plant cells and includes microscope work, DNA isolation, PCR, DNA sequencing and bioinformatics.
Objective of the course
To convey general knowledge about the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell from a molecular biological point of view.
To convey general knowledge about the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell from a molecular biological point of view.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian or English
Norwegian or English
Teaching methods
Lectures, student colloquia, group work and compulsory lab work.
Lectures, student colloquia, group work and compulsory lab work.
Assessment methods
Written exam (4 hours). Alphabetical grades (A-F)
Written exam (4 hours). Alphabetical grades (A-F)
Course overlap
BIO-252 Cell biology 10
BIO-252 Cell biology 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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