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BI3016

Molecular Cell Biology

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

On completion of the course students should have an understanding of cell biology mechanisms on a molecular level, and of the regulation of such mechanisms. Subjects covered include: Apoptose/necrose mechanisms; Kinases/phosphatases classification and regulation; Transcription factors, classification and regulation; Lipid mediators, regulation and function mechanisms; DNA repair mechanisms. Syllabus will mainly be based on research- and review articles.

The course is obligatory for students on the master programme for cell and molecular biology, and students on the master programme for cell biology for medical technical staff.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course students should have an understanding of cell biology mechanisms on a molecular level, and of the regulation of such mechanisms.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 26 hours
Seminar: 24 hours, mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory attendance in seminars

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNKBI316 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Medicine

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-08 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-23 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.