BENP1003 Life of cell (5 cr)
Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Coordinating organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Open University
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
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The course will cover basics of cellular structures and functions
Description
The main areas covered in the course are: the role of water in cellular function, classification of biological macromolecules, structure of cells, cellular membranes, intracellular signal transduction, cell respiration, and cell division and gene expression.
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
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Kurssin vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat 1) Tehtävät ja välikokeet. Jos teet kummatkin hyväksyttävästi 50 % arvosanasta tulee www-tehtävistä ja 50% välikokeesta 2) Pelkät välikokeet. 100 % arvosanasta tulee välikokeiden perusteella • Kummassakin vaihtoehdossa kaikki kolme välikoetta on suoritettava hyväksytysti: arvosana 1/5 eli 50 % tiedoista • Jos olet tehnyt www-tehtäviä, saat arvosanan automaattisesti sen vaihtoehdon mukaan, joka antaa sinulle paremman arvosanan
Time of teaching:
Period 3
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish