Cellbiology

The course centres on cell biology theory instructed in the form of lectures, discussions and study questions. Areas treated are biomolecules, virus structure and prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures. A number of different cellular processes and functions such as DNA replication, gene regulation, cell cycle regulation, mitosis and meiosis, cell signalling, protein synthesis, prokaryotic and eukaryotic metabolism.

The practical and methods-oriented part of the course involves laboratory experiments and report writing and treats sterilisation techniques, cell and molecular biological and micro biological analysis methods. Under supervision, students develop skills in seeking information in the area, critically and ethically assessing it, and compiling and presenting it with a focus on gene technology as well as medically important micro organisms and the issue of antibiotic resistance.

Progressive specialisation: G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: General admission requirements and upper secondary level Mathematics C/3b/3c, Biology A/1 and Chemistry A/1, or equivalent

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Biology programme (studied during year 1)