| NBIC32 | Molecular Physiolog, 7,5 ECTS credits. /Molekylär fysiologi/ |
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 60 |
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Area of Education: Science Subject area: Biology |
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| Advancement level
(A-D): C
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| Aim: The course will study the molecular processes (molecules and their interactions) underlying the basic function of the organism, with particular emphasis on mammalian species. Students will learn about the different molecules involved in the function of the different organs of the body. Emphasis will be placed on the functional relevance of the molecules for the organism and the consequences of their malfunction. |
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| Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) Passed basic subjects in biology (50p, at least 25p theory). Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding. |
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| Organisation: The course consists of a set of lectures complemented with presentations given by the students on specific assigned topics. A set of lab exercises will facilitate a more detailed understanding of important techniques used in functional studies of different molecules. Attendance to the labs is compulsory. A standardized lab report should be written after attendance. |
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| Course contents: The course will deal with the molecular basis of circulatory and respiratory physiology, nerve and muscle function and kidney physiology. Some of the topics covered will include: epithelial sodium channels and hypertension, aquaporins and water fluxes, potassium channels and pacemaker activity, calcium sparks and ryanodine channels, nitric oxide and erectile dysfunction. |
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| Course literature: All lectures will be available to the students through Blackboard, the Learning Management System used at Linköping universitet |
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| Written examination Essay report and presentation Laboratory Reports |
2 p 2 p 1 p |
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Course language is English. Department offering the course: IFM. Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson Examiner: Jordi Altimiras Course Syllabus in Swedish |
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