LFYS1102 Cell and molecular biology laboratory practicum (2 cr)

Basic lab procedures and sample handling. Immunohistochemistry and microscopy. Gene and protein expression in skeletal muscle. 

Upon completion of the course, the student:

-is familiar with muscle sample handling and basics of pipetting

-learns fundamentals of cell and molecular biology research methods

-learns basic principles of tissue-level protein and messenger-RNA analysis methodology

-can explain sample preparation for various analysis methods

-understands key omics-methodology

-is able to perform key methodologies under instruction in future where required

-can describe strength and weaknesses of different methods and knows methodological factors influencing results

-can apply gained methodological knowledge to physical activity and exercise physiology

-learns to work as a responsible member of the research team 

Pre-assignment in Moodle before the first lab demo.

Active participation in lab practice, learning of material and compiling report(s). 

4th year, Spring. Period III-IV.

Bacherlor degree and major in Exercise Physiology

Materials provided in the course (laboratory work protocols).