LFYS1102 Cell and molecular biology laboratory practicum (2 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Tweet text

Vain LFY pääaineopiskelijoille!

Description

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

Learning outcomes

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 

Additional information

Pre-assignment in Moodle before the first lecture.

Description of prerequisites

Attendance or completion of Essentials of cell and molecular biology LFYS1100.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
24 hour practicum
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in lab practice, learning of material and compiling report(s).
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
x

Participation in teaching (2 cr)

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

Teaching