Experimental Molecular Biology

Study facts

Course codeMOL202
ECTS credits10
Teaching semesterSpring
Number of semesters1
Teaching language
Norwegian
Study levelPostgraduate Courses
Resources
Belongs toDepartment of Molecular Biology

Contact

Contact Information

Study advisor, studieveileder@mbi.uib.no

Aim and Content

The course outlines the more important methods in biochemistry and molecular biology. The students are expected to acquire qualitative and quantitative practical skills. Use of statistics and evaluation of significance of results are emphasized. The course includes working with bacteria and cells, with preparative methods, enzymology and gene technology. Furthermore, instrumental techniques and procedures for spectrophotometry, chromatography, electrophoresis and use of centrifuges. Safety aspects of laboratory work will be stressed. The course is obligatory for a bachelor's degree in molecular biology.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to provide basic knowledge of experimental biochemistry and molecular biology, and so to provide a foundation for further studies in molecular biology.

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Pre-requirements

MOL100, KJEM110 and one of the courses MOL200/MOL203/BIO103. The courses can not be taken the same semester as MOL202, and exam must be passed.

Compulsory Requirements

All activities are compulsory, including orientation meeting, lectures and laboratory exercises.

Assessment methods

Laboratory reports (30%) and written exam, 4 hours (70%).

Simple calculator allowed, in accordance with the faculty regulations.

Assessment methods

Laboratory reports (30%) and written exam, 4 hours (70%).

Examination support materials: Non- programmable calculator, according to model listed in faculty regulations

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.