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2005 - 2006 / Course descriptions / BI201302 Cell Biology With Molecular Biology And Genetics  

BI201302 Cell Biology With Molecular Biology And Genetics

Course Code
BI201302

Course Name
Cell Biology With Molecular Biology And Genetics

Credits
10.00

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

Prerequisites

Biology from college is advantagous.

Objectives

To provide knowledge about the biology of the cell. 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, study groups and compulsory practical work.

Mandatory Assignments

Approved compulsory work.
Compulsory participation in practical work.

Evaluation

4 hour written exam

Grades
Letter grades A - F

Revised date
14/04/2005

Revised by
Bente Alm