Course syllabus

Cellens biologi
Biology of the Cell

TEK295, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2016-04-08

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: BME2, N2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

This course is an introduction to cell biology. It deals with the cell structures and functions and provides an overview of the complex processes that occur in living cells. The course provides the foundation in cell biology for further biological /medical studies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

understand and be able to describe

• differences and similarities in the composition and structure of different cell types
• photosynthesis and respiration
• composition and replication of DNA
• gene expression and the regulation of gene expression

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

be familiar with

• basic laboratory routines and the use of common laboratory equpment for cell biology applications
• microscopicy studies and interpretation of microscopy-generated images of different cell types and cell components
• the use of computers for laboratory applications

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

understand and discuss the structure of a living cell and how different essential processes in the cell take place and how they interact.

Contents

The structure of cells and the composition of microorganisms, plants and animals. The structures and functions of proteins, nucleic acids and membranes. The mechanism of energy conversion. Cell production, mitosis, cell cycle and cancer proliferation. Cell differentiation and different specialized animal cells. DNA structure and DNA replication. Gene expression and protein synthesis.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination. Participation in compulsory laboratory works, computor exercises och group exercises is needed for a passing grade. The grade is based on the written exam.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• The literature requirments will be announced on the course web site five weeks before the course starts.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Per Fredrik Johansson, per_fredrik.johansson@biol.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.biologi.lu.se/utbildning/grund-och-avancerad-utbildning/kurser/kurser-grundniva/biologiska-kurser-pa-grundniva-for-teknologer
Further information: One laboratory report is presented in English.