CMBS1102 Advanced course in Cell Biology (4 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

The course is mainly based on Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cells, 6th Ed, Chapters 17-24. The students are supposed to read the assigned parts independently before the teaching meetings. Hints for some helpful high quality video lectures are also given. Recent research articles will be used as additional material. The group meetings are used for discussions about the theoretical and experimental background of the cell biological concepts.

Completion methods

The course consists of independent reading modules, discussions, seminars, and web-based assignments. In addition the group will choose either learning diary type reports or exams. Attendance at discussions and seminars is compulsory.

Assessment details

BENP1003 and BENA2017 or equivalent skills

Learning outcomes

After the course the student is able to link molecular knowledge of cellular function to larger concepts in the development of multicellular organisms, tissue regeneration, defense against pathogens and cancer. The student is able to explain how for instance regulation of cell cycle, apoptosis, regulation of cellular junctions and extracellular matrix can link to each others. The student can evaluate recent literature in relation to these topics and can present literature results orally and in written form.

Literature

  • Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Morgan, Raff, Roberts, Water; The molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th edition, Garland Science, New York, USA, 2015; ISBN: 978-0-8153-4463-3

Completion methods

Method 1

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Teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching