KJM3500 Molecular and cell biology Course description

Students will be given an introduction to molecular biology, genetics and cell biology. The course starts with an introduction to the basic principles of genetics and the structure of eukaryotic genes and genomes and their molecular biology characteristics. The course also deals with the expression of the eukaryotic genome and techniques used in modern molecular biology. The elective course is arranged provided that there is a sufficient number of students who choose the course.

The course builds on KJTP2410 Biokjemi og mikrobiologi and KJTS3100 Bioteknologi.

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:

• shall acquire basic knowledge of genetics and achieve a good understanding of molecular and biological mechanisms in eukaryotic cells
• has a basic understanding of classical genetics
• is familiar with the structure and cellular organisation of eukaryotic nucleic acids
• is capable of explaining the structure and maintenance of eukaryotic genes and genomes
• is capable of explaining the central dogma in molecular biology and describing how these processes are regulated in eukaryotes
• has knowledge about central cellular processes: intracellular transport, cell signaling, cell cycle
• is capable of explaining molecular biological methods used to study eukaryotic genes
• is familiar with modern methods for analysing genomes, transcriptomes and proteomes
• is capable of explaining general principles of cancer development
• has a basic understanding of bioinformatics

Skills

The student:

• shall be capable of presenting and solving assignments both orally and in writing in the knowledge area presented in the course.
• understands how to use different molecular biological methods to map eukaryotic genes and identify the functions of gene products.
• can perform sequence alignments of nucleic acids

General competence

The student:

• is capable of acquiring knowledge in molecular and cell biology
• is capable of understanding a research article where molecular biological methods are used.

The teaching consist of lectures, group work and one oral presentation.

Admission to the programme.

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

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of how the most common anaesthesia methods and drugs function and are used
• has knowledge of the most common complications in connection with acute and/or critical illness, advanced medical treatment and anaesthesia
• has in-depth knowledge of the anaesthetic machine and the most common types of medical equipment used in treatment

Skills

The student

• is capable of independent work on practical and theoretical problem-solving relating to the functions and responsibilities of a nurse anaesthetist:
  • is capable of using anaesthetic machines and medical equipment commonly used in treatment in a conscious and sound manner
  • is capable, under supervision, of monitoring patients under regional anaesthesia and deep sedation
  • is capable, under supervision, of preventing injuries resulting from patient positioning and other complications caused by examinations and treatment
  • is capable of observing, assessing and identifying a patient's general and special needs, resources and problems through communication and cooperation with the patient and his/her next of kin
  • is capable of retrieving/obtaining, assessing and, under supervision, using information about the patient's condition from written and electronic sources
  • is capable of ensuring continuity in patient treatment through written and oral documentation
  • is capable of preventing stress and anxiety in patients by means of communication and information and by facilitating a secure and supportive environment for surgical treatment and examinations
  • is capable of applying knowledge of observations and clinical assessments during anaesthesia
  • is capable of critical reflection when making choices and acting in accordance with his/her own competence, ethical principles and healthcare legislation

Competence

The student

• is capable, under supervision, of analysing ethical issues based on relevant discipline knowledge, research, experience and patient knowledge
• is capable, under supervision, of analysing the possibilities and limitations of technology
• is capable of benefitting from supervision and demonstrates the ability to reflect on his/her own actions

Simulation and supervised practical training. Lectures. Group work.

The following coursework requirements must be met before a student can receive an assessment for the course:

• The student's specification of learning outcomes for the course
• Drug calculations test

The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course, the student's specification of the learning outcomes and the formative assessment made of the student during the practical training period.

An attendance requirement applies to practical training. In order to pass a practical training course, the student must have attended at least 90% of the planned activities in each course. Students must make up for absence exceeding 10% by agreement with the lecturer and the practical training establishment. If a student's absence exceeds 20%, he/she will fail the course. Students who fail a period of practical training must retake the whole training period.

The course has an overlap of 5 credits with KJVE3520.