Valid for: 2021/22
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2021-04-19
Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: BME2, N2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
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.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
understand and be able to describe
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
be able to carry out
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.
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.
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written examination. Participation in compulsory laboratory works and group exercises is needed for a passing grade. The grade is based on the written exam.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: TEK295
Course coordinator: Anders Enjin, Anders.Enjin@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.