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Cell biology and microbial processes, 6 ECTS credits.
/Cellbiologi och mikrobiella processer/
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 48
Rec. self-study hours: 112
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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 is to provide basic knowledge about theoretical and practical aspects of cell biology and microbiology. Having successfully passed the course, the student will be able to:
- present differences between cells in different organism domains
- explain the main structure of cells
- present and discuss differences between organisms regarding cell functions
- give a basic overview of some common types of microbial metabolism
- explain and discuss the use of some microbial processes in the environmental technology field, and give examples of the role of microbial processes in the environment.
- use some basic techniques for cultivation of microorganisms and for process studies, as well as present and discuss the results.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Basic 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:
Advanced level courses being developed for year 4, I and Ii Biotechnology profile.
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Organisation:
The course is based on lectures, to give an overview of the theory, and mandatory seminars to discuss the studied literature. In addition, there are mandatory laboratory exercises and a small project for a hands-on understanding of the theory. Results are discussed during seminars and in written reports.
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Course contents:
The course covers the structure and function of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells, e.g. cellmembranes, organelles, metabolism, photosynthesis, and cellular communication. Organisms groups included are bacteria, archaea, fungi, and algae. In the second part of the course, microbial growth and metabolism is studied along with microbial processes such as aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of organic material, e.g. composting and biogas production, as well as other examples of human use of microbial processes.
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Course literature:
Silverthorn, D.U. Human Physiology: An integrated approach. 6th ed.Pearson
Selected articles and bookchapters are distributed as pdf files or as links to electronic literature via the library.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboratory work with seminars incl. analysis of scientific paper.
Project work, oral and written presentation
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2 ECTS
2 ECTS
2 ECTS
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The written examination and the project contribute equally to the final grade |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Agneta Johansson
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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