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.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BIO100
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The first part of the course provides an introduction to biological macromolecules and the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Cell membrane and cell signaling are linked to cell respiration and how different types of cells divide and organisms reproduce. Structure of DNA and chromosomes as well as gene transcription are covered before presenting different molecular biological techniques used in the study of cells. There will also be two obligatory laboratory sessions that will give an introduction to cell biology and how to work with cells in culture.
Important topics in cell biology are:
Structure and function of biomolecules
Structure of cells with emphasis on eukaryotic cells
The function of different cell structures
Structure and function of biological membranes
Metabolism in the form of cell respiration
How cells communicate
Control of cell division, cell cycle and cell death
Transcription and protein synthesis (translation)
Cell culture techniques and various techniques used in the study of cells.
Learning outcome
After completing this course students should be able to:
- Describe the building blocks of different cell types
- Be able to explain cellular respiration and how cells generate ATP
- Understand how genes are expressed, and be able to explain how DNA is transcribed to RNA which is translated into protein.
- Describe how cells divide and communicate, and be able to give examples of cell signalling
- Understand different cell biological laboratory techniques
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
The exam is digital
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Hanne Røland HaglandCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandHead of Department:
Ingunn Westvik JolmaMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Cell biology (BBI120_1) | 10 |