Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Grading is based on examination and assignments

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course contains lectures, assignments, self-study, and final exam.

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Molecular Biology of the Cell, 7th edition, Garland Sciences

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I