LFYS1100 Advanced cell and molecular biology (5 cr)

• DNA, RNA, chromosomes and DNA replication

• From DNA to RNA: transcription

• Genetic expression regulation and its study 

• From RNA to protein(s)

• Biological membranes and membrane proteins

• Membrane transport and action potentials

• Cell exoskeleton and muscular contraction

• Parts of the cell and transport between them

• Cell communication

• Cell cycle, cell growth and degradation, and genetics 

 Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:

• describe cell structure and its link with cell function

• explain fundamentals of genetic information storage and transcription information

• describe how genetic transcription leads to protein synthesis and how proteins function and affect cell regulation

• explain fundamentals of cell size and number regulation

• describe fundamentals of cell movement, messaging and communication

• connect cell and molecular biology knowledge to physical activity and exercise physiology

• expand and develop learning from other biochemical courses

• critically evaluate misinterpretations related to the understanding and application of cell and molecular biology and debate these through scientific concepts

LBIP1001 Solu- ja molekyylibiologian perusteet (2 op)

Alberts Essential cell biology. New York : Garland Science 5th Edition

Other reading and video material as agreed