Courses: FARM150 Biochemistry - Spring 2019
Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Teaching semester
Autumn
Objectives and Content
The aim of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology qualifying the student for further studies in pharmacy or human nutrition and the course is thus a part of these professional studies. Students will also gain insight into experimental molecular biology and are given an overview of biotechnological methodology.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to have the following learning outcomes as defined in knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
After completing the course the student can:
- Describe and explain the basic and fundamental structures, properties and metabolism of proteins, lipids and nucleic acids
- Make an outline and describe DNA replication, DNA repair, transcription of RNA, RNA splicing and processing, and translation of mRNA
- Describe the principles of signal transduction and gene regulation and be able to explain specific examples of these processes in detail
- Explain the energy metabolism in cells
- Describe how an antibody is build up and explain the antibody diversity in detail at the DNA and RNA levels
- Describe and carry out key experimental biochemical, molecular biological and biomedical methods related to syllabus
Skills
After completing the course the student can:
- Solve biomedical problems related to syllabus
- Perform selected laboratory and experimental analyses, and interpret the obtained result results
General competence
After completing the course the student can:
- Collaborate with fellow students in theoretical group work and practical laboratory exercises
Demonstrate familiarity with the security rules in the subject
Access to the Course
Master¿s programme in Pharmacy
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
18 x double lecture hours = 36 hours
5 x 4 hours student-active lectures
3 laboratory courses and an intro exercise: a total of about 19 hours
6 colloquia
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Participation in the safety and laboratory courses is mandatory. Lab procedures must be executed in a satisfactory manner. Laboratory journals have to be approved before students can take the final exam. The students are encouraged to attend lectures and colloquium groups.
Forms of Assessment
4 hour digitalized written exam.
Examination Support Material
Simple calculator
Sheets attached to the exam set:
- Formulas for amino acids in proteins
- Formulas for the nucleic acid bases
- The genetic code
Grading Scale
A-F
Subject Overlap
MOL100 (5sp), MOL101 (10sp), MOL200 (5sp)
Course Evaluation
Written evaluation on Mitt UiB.
Contact Information
Department of Biomedicine
studie@biomed.uib.no
Course coordinator:
Ruth Brenk, http://uib.no/persons/Ruth.Brenk