Cell Biology, Microbiology and Physiology
Knowledge
The student
- has knowledge of the body's macromolecules, their structure, properties and functions
- has knowledge of enzymes and enzyme kinetics
- has knowledge of the structure and functions of human cells and how cells form tissue and organs
- has knowledge of cellular and physiological signalling and transport mechanisms
- has knowledge of basic molecular biological mechanisms such as replication, transcription, translation, cell division and cell death
- has a thorough understanding of how chemical energy is converted into biological processes
- has broad knowledge of the structure and characteristics of medically important microorganisms and how these cause toxic and pathological reactions
- has knowledge of the action of antimicrobial drugs and how they are used in the treatment of infectious diseases
- has broad knowledge of the structure and functions of central organs and organ systems, including the nervous system, the endocrine system, the circulatory system, the kidneys and urinary tract, the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system and the digestive system
- has knowledge of the regulation of the central physiological processes that maintain homeostasis
Skills
The student
- is able to apply their knowledge in order to prevent infection and the development of antibiotic resistance
- is able to master basic methods relating to microbiological laboratory work, including aseptic working techniques
- is able to reflect on their own learning
General competence
The student
- is able to convey key academic material relating to cellular biology, physiology and microbiology, both in writing and orally
- is able to plan, prepare criteria for and carry out assessments of each other, and give/receive feedback to/from fellow students
In addition to the semester fees and course literature, students are expected to provide their own laptops, web cameras and headphones.
Students must obtain their own laboratory coats, suitable shoes for the laboratory and a calculator approved for the study programme.
Compulsory theoretical course.
Only students admitted to the Bachelor's Programme in Pharmacy are given the option to take this course.
Teaching takes place on campus. Some teaching may be done online. The following learning activities are used during teaching: lectures, online lessons, seminars, group work, individual work, laboratory work, colloquiums, assessment of each other.
The Laboratory Safety course must be passed in order to gain access to the course’s laboratory course.
Course attendance is compulsory. Compulsory attendance is necessary to ensure that students achieve the learning outcomes described for the course (skills and general competence).
Compound assessement, grading scale Letter A – F
All parts described below must be approved/passed in order to receive a final grade in the course.
- Assessment task 3, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Compulsory participation 80%, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Compulsory participation 80%, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Written school examination, 5 hours, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale A - F.
- Written school examination, 4 hours, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale A - F.
- Pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries
