Essential Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Knowledge: The student:
• Has knowledge of cells as the smallest living unit.
• Has knowledge of basic biochemistry, with emphasis on cell respiration, photosynthesis and biological macromolecules
• Has knowledge of the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including the structure and function of intracellular structures
• Has basic knowledge of the cytoskeleton, the molecular and structural structure of the muscle cells and the communication and function of the muscle tissue in movement
• Has basic knowledge of cell communication and cell division
• Knows basic research fields within the fields of cell biology and biochemistry
• has competense to update their knowledge within cell biology and biochemistry
Skills: The student must:
• Be able to apply relevant theoretical knowledge to carry out simple laboratory exercises in basic cell biology methods and techniques
• Be able to use scientific subject terminology, as well as collect and use relevant information from scientific publications to explain observations from cell biology experiments
• Be able to reflect on their observations obtained after performing basic cell biology methods and techniques
• Be able to understand the general relationship between molecules, cells and tissues
• Be able to comply with the instructions for HSE in the laboratory
General competence: The student must:
• Have knowledge of and understanding of the risks involved in working in a cell biology laboratory
• Be able to communicate results and theories in written form
• Be able to participate in academic discussions and exchange views on basic cell biological phenomena and observations
• Have familiarity with new thinking and innovation processes within the field of cell biology
• Know basic aspects of the regulations governing cell biology and biotechnology, and ethical considerations around these topics
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.