BIO411 Applied Molecular Biology
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Audun Slettan
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian/EnglishCourse contents
This course provides an overview of the extensive scope of molecular biology and genetic engineering methods. The students will learn how molecular methods are used for identity analyses and studies of genetic variation and how such methods are used in ecology, evolution and population studies. Also, methods for studying gene expression differentiation as well as traditional and new methods for the isolation and study of genes, will be covered. Students will sequence DNA molecules and use bioinformatics for analysis of these sequences and use relevant databases and software for this. Students will learn how to use these databases to find information about selected genes and molecules. Next generation sequencing techniques will be covered. Laboratory exercises will provide students with detailed knowledge and experience in some of these application areas.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students will
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have in depth knowledge of how molecular methods are used for studies of specific genes and expression of these, to perform molecular ecology and population genetic studies and identification and paternity studies of humans and animals
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be able to work independently with basic and specialized molecular biology techniques
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be able to analyze DNA sequences by using bioinformatics, and to interpret the results in a critical manner
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have routines for independent work in a molecular biology laboratory
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be able to convey extensive independent work by reporting results from laboratory exercises
Examination requirements
100 % compulsory attendance to all laboratory exercises and approval of reports from laboratory exercises.
More information about the laboratory exercises is given in Canvas by the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Instruction is provided in the form of lectures and laboratory exercises. Instruction will be given in English, but if only Norwegian-speaking students attend, the teaching language will be Norwegian. Information will be given in Canvas at the start of the course.
The estimated student workload in this course is 135 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, 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.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes, if capacity
Assessment methods and criteria
2-hour written individual examination. Graded assessment A-F.