Basics in Biosciences (5 ECTS)
Code: TX00BQ27-3011
General information
- Enrollment
- 30.11.2020 - 06.01.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 15.03.2021 - 09.05.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Campus
- Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 43
- Degree programmes
- Laboratory Sciences
- Teachers
- Jarmo Palm
- Tiina Soininen
- Course
- TX00BQ27
Learning outcomes
The student knows and recognizes biomolecules, their functional groups and their ability to bond and form linkages. He/she understands how organic biomolecules form compounds and their features. He/she is able to recognize eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and their features. He/she is familiar with genome structure, definition of the gene and gene regulation. The student can use basic equipment of biological laboratory.
Content
Structures, features and functions of biomolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins). Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures. Different genome structures, genes (concepts and terms). Cell cycle, DNA replication and mutations. Transcription and translation.
Operation at microbiological and biological laboratories; for example centrifugation, sterilization, small volume pipetting, concentration determination and aseptic techniques.
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
Orientation to Field and Studies
Teaching methods
Lectures
Laboratory works
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lectures
Mastering Microbiology - E book
Alternative completion methods of implementation
AHOT
Internship and working life connections
-
Further information for students
4 laboratory groups with 10 students
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam 50%
Guided exercises 30%
Laboratory works 20%
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can:
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- show that he/she has achieved the targets for core competence
- follow safety instructions
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can:
- display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- operate safely
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- take safety issues into consideration in his actions
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student can:
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- show that he/she has achieved the targets for core competence
- follow safety instructions