Molecular Biology for Non-life Scientists
Course content
The course will give an introduction to fundamental molecular and cellular biology with an emphasis on the processing of genetic information. The course is targeting students with no life science background (e.g. students with a finished BSc programme in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, etc.).
Subjects include:
Elements of the chemistry of biological macromolecules and their building blocks. Synthesis of macromolecules (DNA replication, transcription and pre-mRNA processing, translation). Regulation of gene expression, cell cycle and cell communication. Elements of virology and host-virus interactions are also discussed in relation to these topics.
MSc Programme in Bioinformatics
Knowledge:
The student will know the basics of molecular biology and
genetics.
Skills:
The student will be able to understand and use basic concepts in molecular biology and genetics.
Competences:
The student will be able to communicate the basics of molecular biology and genetics and relate this to other subjects, with a focus on bioinformatics.
(1) Lectures, colloquia and exercises (9 hours per week). Prior
to each session of the colloquia, the students read up on the
subject to be discussed and prepare their individual questions to
the teacher. In this way, the framework of the colloquia is
determined by the subjects laid out by the teacher, but their
precise content is determined by the initiatives and the needs of
the students on the course.
(2) 3 written assignments done in-class, see details under Exam.
All assignments must be passed to complete the course
successfully.
See Absalon.
Textbook: Campbell Biology
This course is aimed at students with no prior knowledge of
molecular biology and genetics, such as mathematicians and computer
scientists starting in the bioinformatics program. Students having
finished a life science BSc program such as biology or biomedicine
are strongly recommended to choose other courses.
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is
recommended.
This course will be offered for the last time in 2026/2027, it will be discontinued as part of major changes in the Bioinformatics MSc education.
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Continuous assessment, 3 x 2 hours under Invigilation
- Type of assessment details
- Three onsite exams (not ITX), 2 hours each, conducted during
the seminar on Wednesday afternoon in weeks 3, 5, and 7 of the
course.
It is mandatory for the students to participate in all these three sessions and onsite exams. That is the student must have 100% attendance in these three sessions.
The three exams weigh equally.
Students must pass all examination events individually to pass the overall exam.
Passed examination events do not have to be repeated. They will be included in the assessment of the re-exam with the result obtained when they were taken the first time.
Unsuccessful examination events are conducted for the re-examination. - Aid
- Only certain aids allowed (see description below)
The students can bring max 2 A4 pages of notes for each onsite exam.
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
- Re-exam
-
The Re-exam is the same format as the ordinary exam.
All 3 exams, 2 hour each are conducted over 2 days during the re-examination week.
The students do not have to participate in those exams they have passed during the course.
The three exams weigh equally. The student has to pass each exam separately to pass the course.
Criteria for exam assessment
To pass this course, the student should convincingly and accurately demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competences described under Learning Outcome.
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 154
- Seminar
- 46
- Exam
- 6
- English
- 206
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- NBIK14031U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
-
1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedulegroup
-
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- Capacity
- No limitation – unless you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
- Studyboard
- Study Board for the Biological Area
Contracting department
- Department of Biology
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinator
- Amelie Stein (12-67736b726f6b34797a6b6f7446686f7534717b346a71)
Teacher
Scientific employees at the Bioinformatics Centre
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