BI1391, Cellbiology, genetics and microbiology, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Biology

Biology Area

Microbiology

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination and passed participation in mandatory parts.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Animal Biosciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Agriculture with a Specialisation in Animal Science
• Animal Science and Sustainability (BSc)

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Cell biology	5.0	0102
Genetic	2.0	0108
Bacteriology	2.0	0104
Immunology	2.0	0105
Parasitology	2.0	0106
Virology	2.0	0107

The Course Replaces

HV0133

Other Information

Teaching in English may occur. To assimilate the course content, students should have a basic knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and cell biology.