LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the students will be able to:
- Appreciate the molecular basis of biological organization and cells
- Understand the biological processes critical for cellular functioning
- Can integrate the different processes into the proper cellular context
- Asses the function of regulatory pathways and networks at the cellular level
- Describe the general principles of gene organization and expression
- Critically analyze experimental data
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 18.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sesilja Aranko
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The course aims at providing the understanding of essential cellular processes (DNA replication, gene expression, protein targeting and transport, the processing of proteins, membrane transport, secretion and endocytosis, cell signaling, and the regulation of cell death and cell cycle). The course focuses on eukaryotic organisms.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Grading is based on examination and assignments
Workload
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The course contains lectures, assignments, self-study, and final exam.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Molecular Biology of the Cell, 7th edition, Garland Sciences
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn I