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MOL3010

Animal Cell Culture

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2014
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English

About

About the course

Course content

The course will focus on practical aspects of cell culture, like design and layout of the laboratory, aseptic technique, cloning and selection of specific cell types, contamination, methods for measuring viability and cytotoxicity, cell culture environment (substrate, gas phase, medium), and the culturing of specific cell types.

Learning outcome

After completing the course MOL3010, the student shall be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of basic cell culture techniques
- demonstrate knowledge of establishment of cell inlines and their maintenance
- demonstrate knowledge on design and use the cell culture facilities
- critically evaluate cell cultures constraints and possibilities as an in vitro model
- discuss the advantages and limitations of primary cell culture compared to immortalized or transformed cell lines

Learning methods and activities

Self-tuition.

The language of examination is English.

Subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine
  • Molecular Medicine

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Laboratory Medicine, Children's and Women's Health

Examination

Examination