BENA2018 Laboratory course in cell biology (3 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

Students will learn sterile technique and cell culture both in theory and practice. Students will culture cells, make biochemical experiments and an experiment about cell signaling. The lab experiments are connected to the theoretical background of BENA2417.


Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student

  • understands basics of cell culture and sterile work.
  • knows how to culture cells for an experiment.
  • can use light and fluorescence microscopes.
  • after completing the experiments, understands connections between vesicular transport and cell signaling.

Description of prerequisites

BENA2003 Basic laboratory skills and safety

BENA2417 Cell biology

Study materials

The course material will be given at the beginning of the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Attendance is compulsory. Grading is based on the complement of the given exercises according to assessment criteria given at the beginning of the course.
Time of teaching:
Period 3
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (3 cr)

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

Teaching