Course - Cell and Molecular Biology - BI1001
Cell and Molecular Biology
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About the course
Course content
The course introduces the students to basic molecular and cell biology, including genetics. Subjects covered include: the molecular basis of the cell, biochemistry and cell physiology, the structure and function of the cell, Mendel’s law of heredity, molecular biology and biotechnology. The course is part of the 1-year module in biology, and masterprogram in biotechnology. Admission is restricted. A small number of places are available for students that want only this course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate shall have knowledge of:
- The fundamental units of life, especially the cell as an organisms basic unit for structure and function.
- Large biological molecules and membranes structure and function.
- Metabolism and how energy is transformed in living systems.
- Participants and principles of cellular communication.
- Principles of cell division..
-The chromosomal and the molecular basis of inheritance.
- Regulation of gene expression, from gene to protein.
- Biotechnology: use of DNA toolkit with examples of cloning of organisms and how this may be utilized to study gene sequence, expression and function.
- Genomes and their evolution.
Experiences:
The candidate can:
- Recognize and describe different forms of life, including different types of cells.
- Quote processes that regulate inheritance between generations, and transformation from gene to protein.- Design a cloning experiment.
General competence:
The candidate can:
- Comprehend and explain the diversity in biological systems and processes on cellular level.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures: 50 hours
Laboratory course: 30 hours, mandatory
Project work: Theoretical project, mandatory
Seminars: Mandatory
Admission to this course is restricted.
Compulsory assignments
- Godkjent lab.kurs
- Godkjent semesteroppgave
- Godkjent PBL-øvinger
Further on evaluation
The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Please refer to these supplementary regulations UTF §5-6 at NTNU for information on re-sit examinations (oral and written) in science courses.
1. Final examination in each semester- for courses with prefix BI, IT and KJ a final examination is held during the examination period every semester.
2. New assessment incase of “fail”- please refer to the course description for details on which components of the course need to be retaken in case of re-assessment.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Required previous knowledge
Accomplished laboratory course in KJ1000
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
---|---|---|
BI1005 | 15 sp | |
MNKBI101 | 15 sp | |
MNKBI110 | 12 sp | |
MOL4010 | 7.5 sp | |
BI0001 | 7.5 sp | |
TBT4170 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018
Written examination
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.