Course code: BIO-2302

Molecular cellbiology

Campus
Semester / Year Spring 2009
Credits 10
BIO-2302 Molecular cellbiology - 10 ects
The course is administrated by
Faculty of Medicine
Type of course
This course can be taken as a singular course.
Recommended prerequisites
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.
Objective of the course
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
English
Teaching methods
Lectures, student colloquia, group work and compulsory lab work.
Assessment methods

Written exam (4 hours). Alphabetical grades (A-F)

Coursework requirements
Laboratory course

Date of written examination
26.05.2009 - Examination date is preliminary and may be subject to change. The definitive examination date will be announced on notice boards at the faculties at the beginning of the month of May for the spring semester and the beginning of the month of November for the autumn semester.
Course overlap
BIO-252 Cell biology 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Syllabus will be available on Classfronter


Lectures Spring 2009
First attendance: Tuesday 6th of January 2009.
Forelesning See Schedule for more information about the timetable.

Prof. Steinar Daae Johansen

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