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MABIO4100 Molecular Cell Biology Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Molekylær cellebiologi
- Study programme
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Master´s Programme in Health and Technology - Specialisation in Biomedicine
- Weight
- 15.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2020/2021
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
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.
Required preliminary courses
The student must have been admitted to the study programme. The course is also offered as an individual course.
Learning outcomes
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
Teaching and learning methods
Work and teaching methods include lectures, seminars with oral student presentations and discussions, group work and self-study.
Course requirements
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
Assessment
Exam content: The learning outcomes
Exam form: Individual written exam, 5 hours
Permitted exam materials and equipment
None
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F.
Examiners
An external and internal examiner will assess all exams