MABIOD4200 Methods in Biochemistry and Cell Biology Course description

The course forms a theoretical and practical basis for assessing choices and methods that are relevant both in current and future medical diagnostics and research. This comprises immunological, biochemical, cell and molecular biology methods. A selection of these methods are used in the practical work.

Basic technical laboratory skills in methods in biochemistry and cell biology at bachelor’s degree level.

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 selected methods in biochemistry and cell biology, their possibilities and limitations
• is capable of discussing theory and principles for advanced in vivo and in vitro protein analyses
• has up to date knowledge of proteomics
• has knowledge of advanced microscopy techniques and their areas of application
• has advanced knowledge of different methods for preparation of transgenic animals, and can explain the laws and regulations that regulate the production of such animals

Skills

The student is capable of

• assessing biochemical and cell biological methods’ suitability, their strengths and weaknesses in an independent manner
• using and critically interpreting results from selected methods in the field of biochemistry and cell biology in an independent manner
• conducting bio-informatic searches in web-based sequence databases
• writing a research report in a scientific manner

Competence

The student is capable of

• critically assessing relevant methods in biomedical research and diagnostics
• designing a research study in biochemistry and cell biology
• making use of, discussing, and disseminating advanced research literature
• critically assessing the ethical dilemmas of using animals in research

Work and teaching methods include lectures, laboratory courses, 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:

• attendance at the course introduction
• minimum attendance of 80% at the laboratory course
• minimum attendance of 80% at seminars
• written, individual laboratory report in accordance with specified criteria

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual oral exam, up to 30 minutes

None

Grade scale A-F.

One external and one internal examiner will assess all the exams.