Course in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Course content

To give students a thorough understanding of gene structure, gene expression and regulation, and mechanisms fundamental to cell differentiation

 

Introduce the student to safety procedures in laboratory work via 8 on-line safety courses. 

Education

MSc in Human Biology - compulsory

Learning outcome

After completing the course the student is expected to:

Students must be able to pass the 14 safety couses in order to participate in the laboratory session (described more in detail in Absalon)

Knowledge

  • Discuss theoretical molecular biological knowledge, particularly in relation to the human organism.
  • Be critical to available molecular biology knowledge
  • Explain the fundamental principles of basic gene technology procedures and biotechnological production methods


Skill

  • Master the practical skills needed to plan and execute fundamental gene technology procedures
     

Competence

  • Critically interpret molecular biological results

Lectures and laboratory exercises

7.5 ECTS-points will be credited after passing the exam in Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, and Advanced Cell Biology

Continuous feedback during the course of the semester
ECTS
2,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Course participation
Written assignment
Type of assessment details
Approved participation records and approved exercise reports.

Students must be able to pass the 8 safety couses in order to participate in the laboratory session (described more in detail in Absalon)
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship
One internal examiner
Criteria for exam assessment

To achieve a course certificate, the student must be able to:

Knowledge

  • Discuss theoretical molecular biological knowledge, particularly in relation to the human organism.
  • Be critical to available molecular biology knowledge
  • Explain the fundamental principles of basic gene technology procedures and biotechnological production methods


Skill

  • Master the practical skills needed to plan and execute fundamental gene technology procedures
  • Critically interpret molecular biological results
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 19
  • Preparation
  • 45
  • Exercises
  • 22
  • English
  • 86

Kursusinformation

Language
English
Course number
SHUA13041U
ECTS
2,5 ECTS
Programme level
Full Degree Master
Duration
10 full days
Placement
Block 1
Weeks 36-38
Schedulegroup
See Syllabus
Capacity
40 participants
Studyboard
Study Board for Human Biology, Immunology and Neuroscience
Contracting department
  • Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Contracting faculty
  • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinator
  • Lotte Vogel   (5-7d766e6c73477a7c756b35727c356b72)
Saved on the 22-06-2023

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