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MOL4010

Molecular Biology for Technologists

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

Course description:
The course aims at providing the students with an introduction to the molecular mechanisms which are the foundations of biological processes in cells and organisms. An introduction to necessary biological background knowlegde will be given. Fundamental principles within molecular biology and genetics will also be covered. Ethical considerations connected with the use of gene technology will be discussed.

Learning outcome

Course objectives:
The aim of the course is to provide technology students with a general introduction to biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, so that they acquire an insight into how technology can be use within these fields.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching modalities:
Problem-based learning (PBL) in groups, lectures and visit to a molecular biologic laboratory. There will be a PBL group in English if required.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation at PBL exercises

Course materials

Course literature:
Campell Biology 8. edition

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI1001 7.5 sp
TBT4170 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses 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

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-16 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-25 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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