BIOB1300 Cell Biology and Biochemistry Course description

The course comprises fundamental theoretical knowledge in biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. 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 the conditions for cellular growth

Skills

The student

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

General competence

The student

• can work problem-based in groups
• can convey central subject matter in cell biology and biochemistry to fellow students

The course gives an introduction to the biomedical laboratory science profession, and will connect the biomedical medical science discipline to the fundamental values that are common to all health professions. A holistic view of people is a key element, as is respect for people’s integrity, autonomy and right of co-determination. Evidence-based practice, in which research-based knowledge, experiential knowledge, and the patient’s needs are integrated into professional decisions, is introduced as a fundamental approach to professional practice.

The course covers basic knowledge about health professions and topics that form a common frame of reference for practising the various professions, for instance health legislation, communication and cooperation. Biomedical laboratory scientists’ professional practice will be elucidated with examples relating to ethics, duty of confidentiality and consent. The course also gives an introduction to the biomedical laboratory scientists’ work in the laboratory, blood sample collection, pre-analytical conditions and laboratory analyses’ role in the health service.

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

No aids are permitted.

Grade scale A-F

All answers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum for every third ordinary examination. If selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 10 answers. The external examiner’s assessment shall form the basis for the assessment of the remaining answers.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.