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Cell Biology, 6 ECTS credits.
/Cellbiologi/
For:
Bio
KeBi
TB
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 44
Rec. self-study hours: 116
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge of the structure and function of the cell. Another important aim is to increase the skills in basic, biological methodology.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
General Chemistry
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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Supplementary courses:
Methods i Cellbiology
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Organisation:
The course includes lectures which give a summary of the subject and to some extent complete and/or explain the course literature. A part of the course is laboratory work which exemplifies the theory and whose results are presented and discussed at seminars. The course includes, furthermore, team work of practical and/or theoretical character, which is to be presented in writing and orally.
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Course contents:
Cell biology treats basic structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Cell membranes are studied as well as organelles, cytoskeleton, cell metabolisms, cellular communication and extracellular matrix. The course also gives an introduction into biological laboratory work, where you learn how to handle biological material and apply established methods and instruments, among others the light microscope.
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Course literature:
Becker WB et al. 2008. The world of the cell.Seventh edition. Pearson Education Inc.
Recommended: Perry,M 1998, Photo Atlas for Biology
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboratory course
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Thomas Östholm
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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