NBIK14031U Molecular Biology for Non-life Scientists
MSc Programme in Bioinformatics
The course will give an introduction to fundamental molecular and cellular biology with an emphasis on the processing of genetic information. The course is targeting students with no life science background (e.g. students with a finished BSc programme in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, etc.).
Subjects include:
Elements of the chemistry of biological macromolecules and their building blocks. Synthesis of macromolecules (DNA replication, transcription and pre-mRNA processing, translation). Regulation of gene expression, cell cycle and cell communication. Elements of virology and host-virus interactions are also discussed in relation to these topics.
Knowledge:
The student will know the basics of molecular biology and
genetics.
Skills:
The student will be able to understand and use basic concepts in molecular biology and genetics.
Competences:
The student will be able to communicate the basics of molecular biology and genetics and relate this to other subjects.
See Absalon.
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
(2) 3 written assignments with running evaluation. All assignments must be passed to complete the course successfully.
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 106
- Seminar
- 46
- Exam
- 54
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessment
- Type of assessment details
- Three assignments, equal weights.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
- Re-exam
Revised versions of the written assignments should be handed in during the re-examination week.
Criteria for exam assesment
To pass this course, the student should convincingly and accurately demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competences described under Learning Outcome.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NBIK14031U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- No limitation – unless you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
Study board
- Study Board for the Biological Area
Contracting department
- Department of Biology
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinators
- Peter Brodersen (PBrodersen@bio.ku.dk)
Lecturers
Scientific employees at the Bioinformatics Centre