MABIO4100 Molecular Cell Biology Course description

The course forms a broad theoretical basis in biomedical subjects and comprises metabolism, cellular communication, gene regulation, and control of cell growth. It focuses on differences between normal conditions and different pathological conditions.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme. The course is also offered as an individual course.

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 advanced knowledge of cell proliferation, different forms of cell death and carcinogenesis
• has advanced knowledge of cellular communication and biochemical signal transmissions
• has detailed knowledge of endocytosis and exocytosis
• is capable of explaining molecular transport across membranes in detail
• has in-depth knowledge of the cytoskeleton
• has advanced knowledge of the regulation of gene expression, different epigenetic and posttranslational modifications
• has in-depth knowledge of cancer at a molecular and cell biological level
• has in-depth knowledge at a molecular level of retroviruses and the development of HIV/Aids
• is capable of describing molecular mechanisms for selected metabolic and endocrine diseases and cardiovascular and neurological disorders
• has advanced knowledge of stem cells’ properties and applications

Skills

The student is capable of

• using cell biology to explain normal cellular processes
• using cell biology to explain selected pathological conditions and evaluate possible strategies for intervention

Competence

• The student is capable of analysing, discussing, summarising, and disseminating scientific articles in the field of molecular cell biology

Work and teaching methods include lectures, seminars with oral student presentations and discussions, group work and self-study.

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

• presentation of a research article, individually or in groups of 3-6 students

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual written exam, 5 hours

None

Grade scale A-F.

An external and internal examiner will assess all exams