Molecular Biology
Molekylärbiologi

KIM001F, 7.5 högskolepoäng

Gäller från och med: Spring 2013
Beslutad av: FN2/Eva Nordberg Karlsson
Datum för fastställande: 2013-03-13

Allmänna uppgifter

Avdelning: Immunotechnology
Kurstyp: Ren forskarutbildningskurs
Undervisningsspråk: English, Swedish

Syfte

The basis of many biological processes is written down in the genetic code that is translated into biomolecules that cooperate to create, and various biochemical processes and ultimately life forms. As part of this course molecular genetic processes and biomolecular structure and interactions are studied and discussedin order to enabling detailed studies of life processes and related biotechnological and molecular genetic applications.

Mål

Kunskap och förståelse

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• • be able to describe and discuss in depth the components of proteins and genes, as well as systems composed of those
• • be able to describe and discuss in depth processes in which genes and / or proteins interact

Färdighet och förmåga

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden • be able to reflect in depth upon genetic and protein-based processes and be able to explain experimental observations of such processes

Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden * to demonstrate a willingness to adequately present, question and debate scientific knowledge and theories in the field of molecular biology

Kurslitteratur

• Watson: Molecular biology of the gene (senaste utgåvan).
• Lesk, A.: Introduction to Protein Science: Architecture, Function, and Genomics (senaste utgåvan).

Additional literature is selected jointly by the students and the examiner in connection with problem based learning group sessions

Kursens undervisningsformer

Undervisningsform: övningar. Problem-based learning related to 10 problems defined by the examiner

Kursens examination

Examinationsform: övrigt. Active participation in problem based learning groups at a level relevant for the learning objectives. If required (due to absence from study group meetings): written reports. If the level is in doubt: oral exam.
Betygsskala: Underkänd, godkänd
Examinator:

Antagningsuppgifter

Förkunskapskrav: Admitted as doctoral student or expected to be admitted as doctoral student
Förutsatta förkunskaper: Basic knowledge of molecular biology (first cycle)
Urvalskriterier: 1. Students in reserach subjects that in its general curiculum indicates the course as mandatory or one of a few mandatory alternatives.

Övrig information

Will normally be given every second fall year (if at least 6 students will take the course; may also be given with fewer students). Not more than 10 students will be admitted any given semester. Will be given in Swedish unless students that have the course as mandatory or as a mandatory alternative in their general curriculum and that cannot communicate effectively in Swedish attend the course.

Kurstillfällesinformation

Kontaktinformation och övrigt

Kursansvarig: Mats Ohlin <mats.ohlin@immun.lth.se>