Course - Cell and Molecular biology, theory - BI1013
BI1013 - Cell and Molecular biology, theory
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
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 master program 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:
- Team work
The candidate can:
- Comprehend and explain the diversity in biological systems and processes on cellular level.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures: 50 hours
Seminars: Mandatory, 18 hours
Compulsory assignments
- Participation in problem based learning (PBL) in groups
Further on evaluation
Improving grade/retake in case of fail:
Mandatory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.
Exam can be improved/retaken even in the semester without teaching.
The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
Second year of civil engineering or equivalent education.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI1001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| MOL4010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Biology
- Cell Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 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"