NBIK10018U Cell Biology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc Programme in Biology
Content
Please see under "Learning outcome".
Learning Outcome

By attending the course, the student will achieve:

Knowledge:

The course provides the student with a detailed and comprehensive knowledge on cell biology as well as on cellular signaling transduction pathways that control cellular processes during development and in tissue homeostasis (see also "Criteria for exam assessment"). The course includes a series of so-called "Hot News" lectures that present the latest research within selected cell biological areas and their significance in human health and disease. "Hot News" lectures also outline potential Master’s projects at the Department.

Skills:

The course covers theoretical and experimental knowledge based on text books, original articles and review papers such that the student will be able to analyze, interpret and evaluate experimental data obtained from cell biological research that covers the criteria for exam assessment (please see "Criteria for exam assessment").

Competencies:

The student is competent to understand, interpret and integrate the complexity of cell biology.

Literature
See Absalon.
This course is intended for Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedical students at the Master’s level at the University of Copenhagen as well as for external students with basic knowledge in cell biology.
It is recommended that students taking this course have a basic knowledge in cell biology corresponding to the Bachelor level.
Monday through Thursday starts with two morning lectures (10-12 am) followed by class teaching in the afternoon. Class teaching includes discussions of the lectures of the day, description of research techniques and methods, problem solving and discussions of research data. Reviews and original papers from scientific journals accompany both lectures and class teaching.
The course is part of the qualification profile "Cell Biology and Physiology". For all courses of the qualification profiles, see Course Portal for Department of Biology.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 4
  • Lectures
  • 57
  • Practical exercises
  • 4
  • Preparation
  • 301
  • Theory exercises
  • 46
  • Total
  • 412
Credit
15 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
The course is evaluated with a four hours written open-book-exam.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
In order to obtain the grade 12 (Top grade for excellency) the student must be able to:
  • Describe the structure, organization and function of macromolecules (DNA, RNA and proteins) in central cellular processes.
  • Describe the organization and function of the subcellular structures in animal and plant cells, including organelles, membrane systems and the cytoskeleton.
  • Describe the structure and development of cell tissues and their organization in plants and mammals.
  • Describe the mechanisms that regulate transport processes across cell membranes and explain the significance of these mechanisms in cell and tissue homeostasis.
  • Describe how cells interact and communicate with the extracellular environment to control gene expression and physiological activity.
  • Describe and catagorize signal transduction systems that control cell cycle entry, cell differentiation, cell motility and cell death in cell and tissue homeostasis.
  • Analyze, interpret and evaluate experimental data obtained from cell biological research
  • Integrate and apply cell biological processes taught during the course to describe and analyze important physiological and patophysiological conditions, including cancer.

    Grading according to the Danish 7-step-scale system:
  • 12 (excellent; equivalent to “A” in the ECTS-scale). The student has demonstrated a high level of command of all aspects with no or only a few minor weaknesses.
  • 7 (good; equivalent to “C” in the ECTS-scale). The student has demonstrated a good command with some weaknesses.
  • 02 (adequate; equivalent to “E” in the ECTS-scale). The student has demonstrated the minimum requirements for acceptance.