Cell Biology (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes
As a student you can explain the structure and functioning of the key biomolecules in cell biology as well as protein synthesis. You can explain the various types of cell adhesion and intercellular communication and understand the cell cycle. You can describe how a normal cell develops into a cancer cell. You understand human genetics and the changes that occur in it and are familiar with genetic cloning methods.

Content

Contents
Basic cell types
Cell structures, general characteristics of cell functions and cell membrane structures
Structure and functioning of nucleic acids
Gene functioning and regulation and protein synthesis
Cell cycle, cell growth and differentiation and its regulation
Intercellular communication
Cell adhesion and cell death
PCR and gel electrophoresis

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria
Satisfactory (1–2)
0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginner/advanced level are applied.

Qualifications

Prior competence
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Chemistry and Methods in Laboratory Work