BIO111 Cell Biology and Genetics
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Bjørnar Synstad
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biology
- Biology, 1-year Programme
Course contents
Introduction to the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The course also provides students with a basic introduction to genetics.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to
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have knowledge about structure and function of cellular macromolecules
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have knowledge about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses
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know the light microscope structure and be able to use the microscope in practice
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have knowledge about to the composition and function of animal and plant cells
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have knowledge about structure and function of the cell membranes and cell organelles structure and function.
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have knowledge about cell communication, cell cycle, cell division, mitosis and meiosis.
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describe the basic laws and mechanisms of inheritance and common pattern of inheritance and their expression in appearance and sex
Examination requirements
A satisfactory completion of the laboratory exercises and reports is required before the student is allowed to take the final examination.
Teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory work, field work, lab. Lab, field and computer education is compulsory.
The course has an expected scope of work of 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
A 4-hour written examination under supervision. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO110 – Cell Biology and Histology | 7 |
| ML-115 – Cell biology and biochemistry | 7 |
| BIO109 – Cell Biology | 5 |
| BIO105 – Genetics and Evolution | 5 |
| BIO101 – Cell Biology and Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO114 – Introduction to physiology | 3 |