Molecular Cell Biology
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
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.