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2007 - 2008 / Course descriptions / BI201305 Cell Biology with Molecular Biology And Genetics  

BI201305 Cell Biology with Molecular Biology And Genetics

Course Code
BI201305

Course Name
Cell Biology with Molecular Biology And Genetics

Credits
10.00

Target Audience
2nd year Bachelor students in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, 2nd year Bachelor students in Marine Biotechnology, Biology with chemistry.

Prerequisites

Biology from college is advantagous.

Objectives

To provide knowledge of the cell's biology. Trace the history of genetics, from Mendel to DNA technology, with the process of science as a major theme. In key words develop the ability to understand and control some useful basic concepts and processes. The student will aquire knowledge of molecular biology and understand principles and techniques in molecular genetics and biology.

Topics

- Structure and function of macromolecules
- A tour of the cell, organelles, structure and function
- Membrane structure and function
- Cellular respiration
- Cell communication
- Mitosis and meiosis
- Mendel and the gene idea
- The chromosomal basis of inheritance
- The molecular basis of inheritance
- From gene to protein
- The origins of eukaryotic diversity
- DNA-technology
- Molecular biology

Instruction

Lectures, teamwork and study groups. Compulsory tests/assignments.

Mandatory Assignments

Compulsory tests/assignments must be approved.

Evaluation

5 hour written exam

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Grades
Letter grades A - F

Revised date
2007.02.19

Revised by
Bente Alm