Cell biology
Cellbiologi

KBKF05, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: B2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to give an understanding of basic molecular mechanisms in a living cell.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to describe and explain: the structure of a eukaryotic cell and the cell cycle
• be able to describe and explain: eukaryotic genes and their control
• be able to describe and explain: stem cells, stem cell therapy and cell cloning
• be able to describe and explain: structure and function of the human immune system
• be able to describe and explain: basic cellular and physiological processes in the human body

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to prepare a short, written report of a central area in cell biology based on scientific articles, and be able to give written feedback to it
• be able to perform a basic laboratory work within cell biology.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to perform basical ethical positions within cell biology,
• be able to do a basic assessment of the quality of scientific work in cell biology.

Contents

The cell nucleus and the organisation of the chromatin. Gene structure, exons and introns. Protein sorting and secretion. Cell division and control of the cell cycle. Cell biological processes in eukaryotic cells. Immunology. Molecular physiology. Stem cells and cancer. Cultivation of higher eukaryotic cells. Research animals/Ethical considerations. Laboratory work with mammalian cells and fluorescent markers.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

Written report of an literature assignment, which gives extra points to the exam, written exam, and laboratory report. The final grade is based on a total examination result.

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.

Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Cell Biology, Theory.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written and/or oral report of an literature task. Written examination.
Code: 0217. Name: Cell Biology, Practicals.
Credits: 1.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Written report as instructed by supervisors. Active participation.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: KBTA05 Introduction to Biotechnology
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: KBK070 KBK020

Reading list

• Jeremy M Berg, Jr Gatto Gregory J, Justin Hines, John L Tymoczko, Lubert Stryer: Biochemistry - 10th (or 9th) edition. MacMillan Higher Education, 2023, ISBN: 9781319498504.
• Bruce Alberts, Rebecca Heald, Karen Hopkin, Alexander Johnson, David Morgan: Essential Cell Biology - 6th (or 5th) edition. WW Norton, 2023, ISBN: 9781324033394.
• Laborationskompendium i Cellbiologi.

Contact

Course coordinator: Lieselotte Cloetens, Lieselotte.Cloetens@tbiokem.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.tbiokem.lth.se

Further information