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Syllabus

BI1391 Cellbiology, genetics and microbiology, 15.0 Credits

Molekylär cellbiologi och mikrobiologi

Subjects

Biology Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Cell biology	5.0	0102
Genetics	2.0	0103
Bacteriology	2.0	0104
Immunology	2.0	0105
Parasitology	2.0	0106
Virology	2.0	0107

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

• Biology 2, Biology B

• Chemistry 2, Chemistry B

Objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge and laboratory training in cell biology, microbiology, immunology and genetics. The course also aims to integrate the various subject fields of cell biology, microbiology, immunology and genetics, and to provide an overall understanding of systems biology.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• describe the structure of a cell, interactions between cells and extracellular matrix, transport of molecules within and across cell membranes,

• describe the processes of cell proliferation and signaling, and stem cells and mechanisms that control the onset of cancer,

• compare the presence of, and systematics, morphology and properties of different types of microorganisms and parasites,

• describe the importance of microorganisms and parasites for the occurrence of disease in animals,

• use and give an account of basic microbiological and parasitological laboratory techniques,

• describe the general structure of the immune system and its significance in microbial infections and against parasites,

• describe basic genetics, genetic diversity, organization of the genome and regulation of gene expression.

Content

The course aims to illustrate basic processes of cell biology including regulation of gene expression, membrane structure, membrane transport, intracellular transport, cell signaling, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, extracellular matrix, cell-cell / cell-matrix contacts, cancer and stem cells.

Furthermore, the course provides basic knowledge about the structure and characteristics of microorganisms and parasites as well as principles for the systematics of microorganisms and parasites. It provides an overall understanding of how infection of various microorganisms and parasites occurs, the mechanisms of the immune system in mammals, the evasion of the immune system of microorganisms/parasites, and principles for diagnosis, prevention and control of microorganisms and parasites. The course provides an overview of the presence of disease-causing microorganisms and parasites in farm animals and pets. In the field of genetics, the course provides knowledge in Mendelian inheritance, genetic diversity, genome organization, gene regulation, gene families and central genetic and molecular genetic methods.

The course includes lectures, seminars, group work and laboratory sessions. Compulsory components occur in e.g., laboratory sessions, group work and seminars.

In this course, the following general skills are practiced: written and oral communication, problem-solving and critical thinking.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examination and passed participation in mandatory parts.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

- Some parts of the course may be held in English.

- The course requires basic knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry and cellbiology.

Responsible department

Department of Biomedicin Sciences and Veterinary Public health

Cooperating departments: