Eukaryotic Cell Biology, 7.5 credits

Aims and objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

• the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
• the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
• the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

• gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
• stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
• communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course objectives

Knowledge and comprehension
After having completed the course the student shall have a basic knowledge

• of eukaryotic cells; structure and function,
• of molecular biology, how eukaryotic cells regulate energy, cell division and signal transduction, and
• in cell culture methods.

Proficiency and ability
After having completed the course the student shall be able to

• demonstrate proficiency in the cell culture methods, and
• evaluate and document laboratory results.

Values and attitude
After having completed the course the student has

• developed an understanding of biology as an experimental science.

Main content of the course

The course provides a basic knowledge of animal and plant cell structure and function, as well as knowledge of how environmental factors and adjacent cells affect cell development and life processes. The students are given basic training in laboratory work with eukaryotic cells, including cell culture.

Teaching methods

Teaching takes place through lectures, group discussion, seminars and laboratory work.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Examination methods

Theory, 5 credits (Code: A001)
Written exam

Laboratory Experiments and Seminars, 2.5 credits (Code: A002)
Participation in group discussion, laboratory experiments and seminars. Group assignments, oral presentations and laboratory reports.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other forms of examinations.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Comments on examination methods

In case of absence from compulsory training, the examiner decides if the part can be taken again at another scheduled teaching session of the same kind. Otherwise, the student is referred to the next course. Exceptionally, the examiner may decide on remuneration information. In this case, these must be carried out before or in close connection with the end of the course.

Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2019-01-15, ORU 2019/00107), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Theory
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Laboratory Experiments and Seminars
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Comments on grades

ECTS Grading
The course grading is translated to the ECTS grading scale.

Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements and also Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 4 and Physics 1a/1b1 + 1b2 (cources labelled A11)

or

General entry requirements and also Biology B, Chemistry B, Mathematics D and Physics A (cources labelled 14)

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Transfer of credits for previous studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Other provisions

Language of instruction: Swedish and English. The course is given in English if there are exchange students registered.

Reading list and other teaching materials

Required Reading

Alberts, Bruce, Bray, Dennis, Hopkin, Karen, Johnson, Alexander, Lewis, Julian, Raff, Martin, Roberts, Keith & Walter, Peter (Latest Edition)
Essential Cell Biology
London: Garland Publishing Company

Additional Reading

Cambpell, Neil A., Reece, Jane B., Urry, Lisa A., Cain, Michael L., Wasserman, Steven A., Minorsky, Peter V. & Jackson Robert B. (Latest Edition)
Biology: A Global Approach
New Jersy: Pearson Education Inc, 1351 pages

Additions and Comments on the Reading List

Laboratory instructions and other compendiums will be added.