Course
Cell Biology (BIO100)
Course description for study year 2012-2013. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
BIO100
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Time table
Content
The first part of the course will give and introduction on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, how DNA and chromosomes are build, gene expression, cell division and communication. Furthermore, the course presents selected topics on organelle development and division, metabolic compartmentation, circadian rhythms, peroxisomal functions in different cells, DNA-repair.
Learning outcome
After completing this course students should be able to:
- Describe the building blocks of different cell types
- Understand how genes are expressed
- Describe how cells divide and communicate
- Understand different cell biological laboratory techniques
- Have some insight into the various research activities within biological chemistry at UiS
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted | Inspera assessment | 01.11.2012 | 19.12.2012 |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Hanne Røland HaglandCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreCourse teacher:
Daniela Maria PampaninMethod of work
4 hours Lectures per week. Language of tuition is Norwegian.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Cell biology (BBI120_1) , Cell Biology (BIO100_1) | 10 |
Open for
Bachelor studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Course assessment
Form and/or discussion.
Literature
Campbell and Reece: Biology, chap 5, 6, 7, 11, 16, 17, and will be provided for special topics.
Exact literature will be given at the beginning of the term.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1