Cellbiology

The course covers 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, as well as a number of different cellular processes and functions such as DNA replication, gene regulation, gene transfer, cell cycle regulation, mitosis and meiosis, cell signalling, protein synthesis, prokaryotic and eukaryotic metabolism.

The practical and methods-oriented part of the course involves mandatory laboratory experiments and report writing and treats common methods such as sterilisation techniques, cell and molecular biological analysis, and microbiological analysis. Under supervision, students develop skills in seeking information in the area, assessing it critically and ethically, and compiling and presenting it with a focus on areas such as infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and gene technology, including ethical and societal aspects.

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)