Current active subject description (last updated 2018/19)
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
BI132F
Current active subject description (last updated 2018/19)
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
BI132F
Biochemistry: Detailed knowledge on biological macromolecules' structure, respiration, fermentation, and basic knowledge of photocythesis. Cell membranes and intracellular structures (organelles). Emphasis will be put on the functions of cells and organelles. Organelles will be looked upon in the light of evolution. The cell as the smallest living unit. Mitosis, meiosis and cell cycle. Signalling pathways.
Admission to the course follows the admission requirements of the study program Bachelor in Biology and Bachelor in Animal Science.
Admission to the course follows the admission requirements of the study program Bachelor in Biology and Bachelor in Animal Science.
Knowledge
The student:
- Has a broad knowledge of the concept of cells as the smallest living unit, their structure and function.
- Has knowledge of basic bio-chemistry, with emphasis on respiration and biological macromolecules.
- Is familiar with basic research fields in the fields of cell biology and biochemistry.
Skills
The student:
- Can apply relevant theoretical knowledge to the performance of simple laboratory tasks.
- Knows how to scientifically report, using proper cell biology and biochemistry terminology, results obtained from basic cell biology experiments.
- Can collect and use relevant published information for the interpretation of observations obtained from cell biology experiments.
- Can reflect upon their observations obtained after performing basic cell biology techniques.
General competence
The student:
- Has knowledge and understanding of the risks when working in a cell biology laboratory.
- Can communicate results and theories in writing.
- Is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes in the fields of cell biology and biochemistry.
No fees except semester registration fee and course literature.
Compulsory: BSc in Biology, Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science
4 hours every week for approx. 13 weeks. Lectures and group discussions.
3 4-hour laboratory practice sessions
3 4-hour laboratory practice sessions
Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system
Compound evaluation, grading scale Letter grades
- Compulsory participation - lab , comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Assessment task - submissions, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Written Examination, 4 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
Pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
Basic knowledge in chemistry such as KJ100F Basic Chemistry.
Curriculum literature
Subject language
English
Credits
10
Study location
Bodø
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
