LFYS1101 Exercise and musculoskeletal cell and molecular biology (2 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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In-depth examination of scientific literature related to cell and molecular biology pertinent in exercise physiology

Description

The course introduces pertinent cell and molecular biology scientific original articles and reviews for exercise physiology.

Cell and molecular biology related to physical activity, physical inactivity and/or the neuromuscular system, and its basic and applied scientific research 

Learning outcomes

 Upon completion of the course, the student:

-becomes familiar with cell and molecular biology scientific articles related to the neuromuscular system, physical activity and inactivity

-is able to critically evaluate research premise, design and results

- compiles a summary from a broad body of literature

-advances their understanding of scientific writing, presentation and discussion skills specifically in the area of cell and molecular biology

-is able to connect and advance information obtained in lectures, and formulate that with previous learning/knowledge

-can critically evaluate cell and molecular biology misinterpretations and applications, and debate those using scientific concepts

-can act as an expert regarding exercise physiology

-develops as an evidence-based student and debater

- learns to present and report challenging cell and molecular biology articles

-is able to act as a responsible group member and evaluate work

Additional information

4th year 3rd-4th period 

Description of prerequisites

Attendance or completion of LFYS1100 Advanced cell and molecular biology. 

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

Original and review articles selected by the course participants 

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Seminars (16 hours), report presentation in both written and oral format, opponent duties
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in seminars and opponent duties.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish
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