Course

Cell Biology (BIO100)

The lectures in cell biology will cover the molecular basis for the cell's structure and organization. The students will acquire basic knowledge and understanding of cell biology concepts. Important aspects which will be covered are:

  • Structure and function of biomolecules
  • The build-up and structure of cells, primarily eukaryotic cells
  • The functioning of the different cellular structures/organelles
  • Structur and function of biological membranes
  • Metabolism and photosynthesis
  • How cells communicate
  • Control of cell division, cell cycle and cell death
  • Transcription and protein synthesis (translation)


Course description for study year 2018-2019. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

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

View course schedule

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

None

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 — —


Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Hanne Røland Hagland

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Head of Department:

Päivi Annele Teivainen-Lædre

Course teacher:

Daniela Maria Pampanin

Method of work

4 hours lectures per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Cell biology (BBI120_1) , Cell Biology (BIO100_1) 10

Open for

Bachelor level studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Master level studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Course assessment

Forms and/or discussion.

Literature

Campbell and Reece (latest edition): Biology, chap 5, 6, 7, 11, 16, 17, and some hand outs.

Exact literature will be given at the beginning of the term.

Contact

Course coordinator:

Hanne Røland Hagland

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Head of Department:

Päivi Annele Teivainen-Lædre

Course teacher:

Daniela Maria Pampanin

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1