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MABIO4110 Molecular Cell Biology Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Molekylær cellebiologi
Study programme
Master´s Programme in Health and Technology - Specialisation in Biomedicine
Master´s Programme in Pharmacy
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

None.

Required preliminary courses

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has

  • knowledge of theories and research related to the structural frames for the media with particular emphasis on economic and technological conditions and conditions related to media use.
  • insight into key developments and central theoretical perspectives in the media field both historically and in the present, nationally and internationally. This includes gender and diversity perspectives in media research.
  • knowledge of the development of different media professions and their practices.

Skills

The student can

  • orientate themselves independently and critically in the academic literature
  • design a research question for a master's project in media development
  • design a practical theoretical or practical master project

General competence

The student has

  • developed competence to critically evaluate others' research work
  • an advanced understanding of the media field's uniqueness and challenges
  • can work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving

Learning outcomes

The teaching consists of lectures, writing courses and syllabus seminars. In the writing course, the student will receive training in practical writing. The course presupposes a high degree of student activity.

Teaching and learning methods

The following coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

  • Work requirement 1: Develop a preliminary sketch for a master's project that outlines a theoretical starting point and problem. Length: 3-5 pages.

The purpose of the assignment is to practice on translating theoretical knowledge into a specific problem that in turn can help the students to get started on a master's project. The thesis is linked to the syllabus and teaching in this specific course and points forward to the further work in the master's course.

The work requirement must be handed in within the deadline and approved before the student can take the exam. If the work requirement is not approved, it is possible to deliver an improved version once within a specified deadline. In the event of illness or other reasons, a separate deadline can be agreed upon with the subject teacher.

The writing course is a compulsory activity in the course. The writing course focuses on the development of an idea  for a master's project. Compulsory activity must be completed and approved within the deadline for the student to be able to take the exam.

Course requirements

The assessment is an individual, written 4-day home examination. Length: approx. 10 pages (excluding front page and bibliography). Font Arial or Calibri, size 12 points, line spacing: 1.5.

Assessment

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Scale from A - F.

Grading scale

Two sensors are used, and for an extract of at least 25 per cent of the answers, one sensor must be external. The grades on the extract form the basis for determining the level of the rest of the answers.

Examiners

Ragnhild Kristine Olsen

Admission requirements

The course is offered as an individual course. Admission requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in medical laboratory sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, chemical engineering or molecular biology.

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with MABIO4100 Molecular Cell Biology