LFYS1100 Advanced cell and molecular biology (5 cr)

Ten lectures:

1. DNA, RNA, chromosomes and DNA replication

2. From DNA to RNA: transcription

3. Genetic expression regulation and its study

4. From RNA to protein(s)

5. Biological membranes and membrane proteins

6. Membrane transport and action potentials

7. Cell exoskeleton and muscular contraction

8. Parts of the cell and transport between them

9. Cell communication I

10. Cell communication II 

 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 

4th year, 1st-2nd period 

Ten lectures (20h) and the supporting literature:

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