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MOL4010

Basic Molecular Biology

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Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim

About

About the course

Course content

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

After completing the course MOL4010 the student should be able to:

  • explain the structure and function of cells and cell organelles for eukaryote and prokaryote cells
  • explain the structure and function of DNA, RNA, protein, fat substance and carbohydrates in a cell biological relation
  • explain central cell biological processes and how they are regulated and quality assured (for instance: replication and cell division, gene expression and signal transduction)
  • explain how different cell types get and transform energy
  • explain genetic variation and inheritance
  • understand how molecular cell biology forms the foundation of biotechnology in different social structures.

Learning methods and activities

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

Further on evaluation

Retake of the exam: The student must have completed the mandatory activities and assignments to take the exam. If the assignment is passed in a previous semester, it is sufficient to retake the written exam.

Course materials

Course literature: Campell Biology 8. edition

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI1001 7.5 sp
TBT4170 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
BI1013 7.5 sp Autumn 2024
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

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

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine