Knowledge

Student:

• Has a broad knowledge of the structure and function of cells on a molecular and organelle level.
• Is familiar with basic research fields in cell biology, selected tools and methods to study cells.
• Can update his/her knowledge in the field of Molecular Cell Biology.

Skills

Student:

• Can apply relevant theoretical knowledge to the performance of simple laboratory tasks.
• Can scientifically report, using proper molecular cell biology terminology, results obtained from basic molecular biology techniques.
• Can collect and use relevant published information for the interpretation of observations obtained from molecular cell biology experiments.
• Can reflect upon their observations obtained after performing basic molecular cell biology techniques.

General competence

Student:

• Has knowledge and understanding of the risks when working in a molecular cell biology laboratory.
• Can communicate results and theories in writing.
• Can exchange opinions with fellow students and work alone, or as part of a group.
• Is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes in the field of molecular cell biology.

Compulsory: Bachelor in Animal Science

Compulsory: Bachelor in Biology

MSc: Elective

The course addresses eukaryotic cell biology topics from a molecular biology view point. Key issues are

1.Storage and expression of genetic information

2.Structure and function of cellular membrane systems

3.Cell-cell interactions and extra cellular matrix

4.Cytoskeleton and cellular movement

5.Cell cycle

6.Cell signalling

7.Development

The lab course addresses basic PCR and proteomics methods.

Lectures: 34 hours

Repetitoria: 8 hours

Lab exercises: 2 exercises x 6 hours

Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.

Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3

To accommodate this, the form of assessment will be changed from Written school examination to Oral examination on this course in the spring of 2020.

Written examination, 4 hours

• Portfolio assessment, worth 0/100 of the grade.
  • To be completed before examination/assessment

• Portfolio assessment, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Bestått - Ikke bestått.
  • Must be passed prior to submission of the Written examination.