Course - Experimental Cell and Molecular Biology - BI3013
BI3013 - Experimental Cell and Molecular Biology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course teaches methods in modern cell and molecular biology. The course provides an introduction to theory and practice in the use of experimental techniques, quantitative methods and instrumentation with areas of application in functional genomics, biotechnology and molecular biology. The choice of methods may vary from year to year, and is based on demonstrations and exercises related to activities within the research groups at the department / section. Data analyzes and statistical methods will also be important parts of the course. The course also includes a literature study in which students write a short review article focusing on a method or technique used in cell and molecular biology.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, students should have advanced knowledge of and be able to:
- understand and describe experimental techniques, quantitative methods and instrumentation used in functional genome research, biotechnology and know how to use them to solve molecular biological problems.
- explain how genome editing is used as a tool in molecular biological research.
- describe how advanced microscopy techniques are used in cell studies.
- understand and describe how analyzes of mRNA transcription are performed in the lab.
Skills:
- Students will have advanced insight into the use of selected methods that are central to cell and molecular biology, including advanced microscopy techniques, gene expression, transformation and genome editing. This includes the proper use of statistical methods to process data produced by these methods.
- Students should be able to use relevant methods lectured on the course and apply them independently.
- Students will be able to present results from the laboratory experiments in a report that uses a format used in the publication of scientific research articles.
General competence:
- The student should have advanced knowledge of work in a cell and molecular biology laboratory and be able to present results from the work produced there as a research report or publication.
- The student will have the skills to translate a biological question into the design of an experiment.
- The student should be able to obtain information from scientific publications and reference works and use this to write a short review article.
Learning methods and activities
- Laboratory course/demonstrations: 30 hours, mandatory
- Lectures: 20 timer, mandatory
- Literature study: 10 hours, compulsory
Admission to this course is restricted
Taught in the period September - November
Compulsory assignments
- Approved laboratory course/demostrations
- Approved report
Further on evaluation
In case of fail or retake (improvement) a final examination is held during the exam period each semester. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
If you wish to appeal the grade of the exam you have to do this within three weeks after the grade has been published or you have received an explanation of your grade.
Exam Language: English
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Recommended previous knowledge
The student should have basic background knowledge from lower degree / bachelor's courses in cell and molecular biology or biochemistry.
Course materials
In addition to lectures, the syllabus is based on research and review articles.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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MNKBI313 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2024-06-01
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Cell Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-12-03 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 18 SL122 Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2025-06-02 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 3
- * 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"