Course - Cell Biology and Cellular Biophysics - TFY4260
TFY4260 - Cell Biology and Cellular Biophysics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course contains:1) The structure and function of the cell: including the structure of the cell membrane and transport across membranes, organelles of the cell, nucleus, cytoskeleton, intracellular transport and sorting of molecules, cell cycles and division, regulation of gene expression, cell signalling, cell contact, and the extracellular matrix, immunology. 2) Quantitative description of cellular processes. Transport: Diffusion, convection, ion flux, osmosis. Membrane potential. Mechanical stress. Cell kinetics. 3) Relevant experimental methods, in particular light/fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy, as well as flow cytometry.
Learning outcome
After completion of the course, students should have:
Knowledge about:1) The structure and function of the cell: including the structure of the cell membrane and transport across the membrane, cell organelles, the nucleus, cytoskeleton, intracellular transport and sorting of molecules, cell cycle and division, regulation of gene expression, cell signalling, cell contact, and the extracellular matrix, immunology. 2) Quantitative description of cellular processes such as: transport: diffusion, convection, ion flux, osmosis. Membrane potential. Mechanical stress. Cell kinetics. 3) Relevant experimental methods, in particular light/fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy, and flow cytometry.
Skills: Through practical laboratory exercises be able to: culture cells, use a light microscope optimally, combine fluorescent dyes with appropriate laser wavelength and emission filters, measure electrical properties of the membrane, interpret flow cytometry histogram. Be able to apply achieved knowledge to formulate and analyse problems in cell biology.
General competence: Write a scientific report.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and mandatory laboratory exercises/demonstrations.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory laboratory exercises/demonstrations
Further on evaluation
Evaluation: Digital written school exam. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Introductory biochemistry corresponding to course TBT4102 Biochemistry 1 or equivalent background.
Course materials
Textbook: The world of the cell by Becker, Kleinsmith, Hardin, Bertoni.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF4070 | 7.5 | ||
| BI2012 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| HBIO2001 | 4.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| HBIOT2020 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2021 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Biophysics and Medical Technology
- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-05-27 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 44 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"