Cell BiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• understands the fundamentals of cellular biology and the principal cellular biology events
• understands cellular structure and operation, organelles, intercellular communication and protein synthesis
• is able to explain the cell cycle, cell division and various cell junctions
• is able to describe how a normal cell develops into a cancer cell
• understands the overall operation of human genetics and the methods of genetic cloning.

Content

- Cell organelles and their functions
• Cell structure, cell membrane structures and cytoskeleton
• Protein synthesis and protein transportation
• Cell cycle, cell division and cell signalling
• Structure and functioning of nucleic acids
• Operation and regulation of genes
• Division of gametes
• Cell death
• PCR, restriction enzyme and gel electrophoresis

Qualifications

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Basic Laboratory Work, Chemistry

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.