Course
Cell Biology (BIO100)
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Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
BIO100
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Timeplan
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
Forkunnskapskrav
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
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 | — | — |
Fagperson(er)
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
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Cell biology (BBI120_1) , Cell Biology (BIO100_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Bachelor studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Emneevaluering
Form and/or discussion.
Litteratur
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