BENP1003 Life of cell (5 cr)

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

Description

Content

The main concepts covered in the course are: the role of water in cellular function, classification of biological macromolecules, thermodynamics of life, structure of cells, cellular membranes, intracellular signal transduction, cell respiration, and cell division.

Completion methods

Book, lectures, web-based exercises and exams

Assessment details

www-exercises and exams

Learning outcomes

This course discusses the evolution of cells, their structure, function and regulation. After the course the student can explain how cells have evolved and explain the main functions of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and carbohyrdates in cells and tissues. The student can also describe the main cellular structures and their functions. The student understand the flow of hereditary information and basic principles of metabolism.

Study materials

Campbell's Biology 10th ed (or newer). Video lectures.

Literature

  • Campbell Biology plus MasteringBiology with Pearson eText, Global Edition, 11/E<br />Campbell, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky & Reece<br />©2018 | Pearson | Estimated Availability: 14 Mar 2017; ISBN-10: 1292170565
  • Biology: A Global Approach, Global Edition, 11/E<br />Campbell, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky & Reece<br />©2018 | Pearson | Estimated Availability: 14 Mar 2017; ISBN-10: 1292170433

Completion methods

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Teaching (5 cr)

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

Teaching

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Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching