Course

Selected Topics in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry (BIO904)

Facts

Course code BIO904

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Introduction

The course gives phd-students an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into biological and molecular biology subjects related to their own PhD projects. The curriculum is set to match the research area of the PhD project together with the candidate's supervisors and course teacher.

Content

Relevant lectures / courses / seminars / conferences are put together to cover topics that harmonize with the chosen PhD thesis and course syllabus. Current molecular biological techniques and relevant topics can be taught at UiS or other institutions provided it is approved in the syllabus by the course leader. PhD seminars where fellow students present their research occur annually and an active participation with a presentation on the subject of the syllabus is a forum approved for the course's requirement of two presentations.

Learning outcome

  • Good knowledge of experimental methods used in their research field, as well as an overview of the most important analyzes used in their field. Good understanding of the advantages and challenges of applying different methods and analyzes within their field.
  • Detailed knowledge of the chosen topic in the syllabus and current methods that can be used to shed light on questions related to the topic.
  • Be able to perform literature reviews and describe learning objectives, as well as present own and previously published research results to an audience.

Required prerequisite knowledge

Master in Biological Chemistry/Molecular biology/Medicine/Biology or equivalent.

Exam

Oral Examination

Weight 1/1

Marks Passed / Not Passed

Aid None permitted

Coursework requirements

2 presentations, Written assignment/report, Presentations

The course includes the submission of a written assignment/report that must contain:

  • A detailed overview of the events attended (seminars, courses, conferences, etc.), and
  • A self-reflection on the learning outcomes and relevance of these activities in relation to the course curriculum.

Students are also required to deliver an oral presentation to fellow researchers or colleagues, with clear reference to the chosen curriculum, followed by a question and discussion session.

The written report must be approved before the student is permitted to give the oral presentation, as final examination.

Method of work

Selfstudy with litterature summaries for chosen topics in the curriculum.

Participation in courses/seminars/workshops/conferences (can also be digital)

Written description of completed curriculum with reference to learning objectives and litterature references/course diplomas/participation diplomas etc.

Open for

Technology and Natural Science - PhD programme

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1