SHUA13041U Course in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Volume 2022/2023
Education

MSc in Human Biology - compulsory

Content

To give students a thorough understanding of gene structure, gene expression and regulation, and mechanisms fundamental to cell differentiation

Learning Outcome

After completing the course the student is expected to:

Knowledge

  • Discuss theoretical molecular biological knowledge, particularly in relation to the human organism.
  • Be critical to available molecular biology knowledge
  • Explain the fundamental principles of basic gene technology procedures and biotechnological production methods


Skill

  • Master the practical skills needed to plan and execute fundamental gene technology procedures
     

Competence

  • Critically interpret molecular biological results
Lectures and laboratory exercises
7.5 ECTS-points will be credited after passing the exam in Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, and Advanced Cell Biology
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 19
  • Preparation
  • 45
  • Exercises
  • 22
  • Total
  • 86
Continuous feedback during the course
Credit
2,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Course participation
Written assignment
Type of assessment details
Approved participation records and approved exercise reports.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship
One internal examiner
Criteria for exam assesment

To achieve a course certificate, the student must be able to:

Knowledge

  • Discuss theoretical molecular biological knowledge, particularly in relation to the human organism.
  • Be critical to available molecular biology knowledge
  • Explain the fundamental principles of basic gene technology procedures and biotechnological production methods


Skill

  • Master the practical skills needed to plan and execute fundamental gene technology procedures
  • Critically interpret molecular biological results