Courses: MOL100 Introduction to Molecular Biology - Spring 2020
Credits
10.0Language of Instruction
English
Teaching semester
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.
Objectives and Content
This course gives an overview of modern molecular biology with emphasis on chemical, genetic and evolutionary aspects of biological processes. An introduction to the following topics will be given: structure and organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, model organisms, genetics, biomolecules, protein structure, enzymology, metabolism, bioenergy, photosynthesis, replication, transcription, translation, nutrition, disease and health, biotechnology and methods applies in molecular biology. The focus is on the key principles of molecular biology and processes that different organisms share.
Learning Outcomes
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
Recommended Previous Knowledge
KJEM100 or/and KJEM110
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
2 mandatory colloquia.
Obligatory activities are valid for total six semesters.
The first lecture/orientation meeting is compulsory.
Forms of Assessment
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 spring semester 2020:
- Written home examination instead of written examination
Examination Support Material
Textbooks, teaching materials, own notaries and the internet are allowed during written school exams at home, together with simple calculator is equivalent to models specified in the faculty's rules. During school exams -home, it is not allowed to cooperate with fellow student (s) or others. Furthermore, it is important not to disturb fellow students during the exam.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Subject Overlap
MOL101: 5 sp.
Contact Information
Department og Biological Sciences, e-mail: studie@bio.uib.no