BIO1300 Cell Biology and Biochemistry Course description

The course covers organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and certain topics in the general chemistry field. Students require basic knowledge of these topics as a basis for acquiring more advanced knowledge later in the programme. The different subject areas covered by the course overlap and it is emphasised that these must be seen in conjunction with each other.

The course consists of the following subject areas, specified below as the number of credits:

• Biochemistry 9,5
• Cell biology 4
• Organic Chemistry 3
• Microbiology 1,5
• Genetics 2

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

Passed the first year of the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• describing relevant theory and principles behind a selection of analyses
• explaining the connection between analysis results, disease mechanisms and disease progression
• defining relevant quality concepts

Skills

The student is capable of

• assessing the quality of analysis based on defined quality concepts
• using relevant instruments and techniques under supervision
• planning and using selected methods of analysis and assessing their reliability
• performing micro-examination of cell and tissue specimens with a certain degree of independence

General competence

The student is capable of

• demonstrating responsibility in analytical work
• taking responsibility for his or her own and fellow students- learning

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• a minimum of 90% attendance in practical laboratory work
• a minimum of 80% attendance in scheduled group work
• individual written test in organic chemistry, up to 2 hours
• laboratory reports in accordance with specified criteria

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual written exam, 5 hours

None.

Grade scale A-F

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 20% of the exam papers. Two internal examiners will assess the remaining papers. The external examiner-s assessment shall benefit all the students.