BIOB1300 Cell Biology and Biochemistry Course description

The course comprises fundamental theoretical knowledge in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and microbiology. Knowledge in these subjects are an important basis for understanding the methods and analyses used in the biomedical laboratory sciences discipline, and to be able to place the analysis results in a biological context.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

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

Knowledge 

The student

• can describe the structure, function and metabolism of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellscan
• can describe the flow of genetic information, from DNA to RNA to proteins
• can give examples of how factors relating to cell biology can affect health and disease
• can describe the structure and properties of important macromolecules
• can describe the function of enzymes as biological catalysts
• can describe principles of basic genetics and is familiar with the relationship between hereditary factors and disease
• can describe similarities and differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
• can describe the conditions for cellular growth

Skills 

The student

• can analyse and interpret data derived from biomedical and cell biological analyses

The work and teaching methods consist of lectures, seminars and group work. 

Emphasis is placed on student-active learning methods. Digital learning resources are used in the course in the form of video lectures and practical exercises. 

In order to be permitted to take the exam, the following must have been approved: 

• a minimum of 80 per cent attendance at seminars and in scheduled group work

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

The course focuses on fundamental chemistry and the content will be presented in the context of biomedical laboratory science. An introduction is also given to chemical analysis principles that are relevant for biomedical analyses and that are seen in conjunction with quality assurance of analysis results. Laboratory-practical aspects, including safety, will be elucidated in the laboratory sessions. Knowledge of chemistry is also an important basis for understanding subjects such as physiology, biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics later in the programme.

The student must have been admitted to the study 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

• can explain the structure of atoms and how the properties of the elements are decided by electron configurations
• can explain the chemical structure of molecules, ions and metals by looking at the most important types of chemical bonding
• can explain the reactivity of substances based on thermodynamic and kinetic principles
• can explain the classification of substances in organic chemistry and how the different substances react
• can explain the chemical and physical principles behind key chemical analysis methods
• can explain basic terms in measurement uncertainty

Skills;

The student;

• can convert units of measurement relating to mass, volume, temperature, amount and concentration of substances
• can name molecules and ionic bonds
• can conduct fundamental stoichiometric calculations and equilibrium calculations in chemical reactions
• can make the necessary calculations to create solutions with the desirable concentration
• has fundamental skills in practical laboratory work, including the correct use of weights and volumetric equipment
• can create control charts (Shewhart charts) and assess control results

General competence

The student

• can identify the connection between fundamental chemistry and biomedical analysis methods
• can describe safety procedures and handling chemicals in a responsible manner

In order to be permitted to take the exam, the following must have been approved:;

• a minimum of 90 per cent attendance in laboratory teaching
• two (2) individual digital tests
• individual written test in laboratory skills, up to 2 hours