Introduction to Molecular Biology
Study facts
| Course code | MOL100 |
| ECTS credits | 10 |
| Teaching semester | Spring |
| Number of semesters | 1 |
| Teaching language | Norwegian |
| Study level | Undergraduate Courses |
| Resources | |
| Belongs to | Department of Molecular Biology |
Contact
Contact Information
Study advisor, studieveileder@mbi.uib.no
Aim and Content
The principles for transfer of genetic information, DNA and RNA molecules (structure, function), proteins (structure, function, thermodynamics). Cell biology (cell structure, cell membrane, overview of the transport system). Sources of cellular energy: Free energy, energy storage, electron transport and photosynthesis (light reactions). Genetics, cell differensiation and reproduction (mitosis, meiosis). The principles will be elucidated from biotechnology and medicine. Important methods within molecular biology will be discussed. The course is tought in an evolutionary perspective.
Learning Outcomes
Give a basic introduction to principles in molecular biology for further studies in molecular biology, biology, nanotechnology and bioinformatics.
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Subject Overlap
MOL101: 5 sp.
Compulsory Requirements
3 mandatory written exercises/tests that count 20 % of final grade.
Obligatory activities are valid for total six semesters.
The three first colloquiums are mandatory.
Assessment methods
Written exam (4 h) and 3 written exercises. Exam counts 80 % and written exercises 20 % of final grade.
No calculator allowed.
Assessment methods
Written exam (4 h) and 3 written exercises. Exam counts 80 % and written exercises 20 % of final grade.
Examination support materials: Non
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.