Spring 2020. Then the course only runs in autumn semester. The course runs autumn 2020. This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. Application deadline is Thursday in week 2 for the spring semester.

Please see this page for more information: https://www.uib.no/en/matnat/53431/admission-courses-limited-capacityhttps://www.uib.no/en/matnat/53431/admission-courses-limited-capacity

You will receive confirmation of whether you received a spot in Studentweb no later than Tuesday the week after the deadline.

The first lecture/orientation meeting is compulsory, which means you will lose your spot if you do not attend class that day. The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on the "Mitt UiB" learning platform.

Knowledge:

The student

• can describe the most commonly used model organisms in molecular biology research
•  can explain key concepts and ideas in molecular biology
• can explain the composition of essential structures found in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and describe their functions
• can describe in a simple way the structure of different types of macromolecules and explain their function
• can explain in a simple way how DNA, RNA and proteins are being synthesized and describe how gene expression is regulated in cells
• can describe how the cells use and generate energy
• can describe in a simple way the principles behind basic methods in molecular biology and cell biology

Skills:

The student

• can apply key concepts and ideas in molecular biology
• can analyze and interpret simple experiments in cell- and molecular biology

General competance:

The student

• can communicate knowledge in basic cell- and molecular biology
• can reflect on ethical issues raised by molecular biology research

2 mandatory colloquia.

Obligatory activities are valid for total six semesters.

The first lecture/orientation meeting is compulsory.

Written exam (3 h) and 2 written midterm evaluations. Exam counts 80 % and midterm evaluations 10 % each of final grade.

The written exam and the two midterm evaluations must be completed and compulsory activity approved, to obtain a grade in the teaching semester.

For a semester without teaching, the student may take the final exam if compulsory activity is approved. The result of this exam will constitute the final grade.

Due to the measures taken to avoid the spread of SARS-CoV-2, UiB is closed for teaching and assessment. As a consequence, the following changes is made to assessment autumn semester 2020:

• Written home examination instead of written examination