Study Guide

Objective

The students
- are familiar with genes, gene expression and genetics
- understand the role of genes in protein synthesis
- master basic genetic calculations
- master terminology of molecular biology
- have knowledge of fundamental methods in molecular biology
- are familiar with the main sources of information related to molecular biology
- understand the importance of molecular biology within bioanalysis

Content

Genes, gene expression and genetics
Terminology of molecular biology
Methods in molecular biology

Materials

Brändén H. Molekylär biologi, 4:e upplagan. Studentlitteratur 2010.
Lordish, Berk, Zipursky, Matsudaira, Baltimore, Darnell. Molecular cell biology. Freeman.
Kristoffersson U. Medicinsk genetik, en introduktion. Studentlitteratur 2014.
Ehinger M. och Ekenstierna L. Bioteknik - från DNA till protein. Studentlitteratur 2008.
Lecture material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures and tasks. Self studies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 11.2.2025.
Re-examination 7.3.2025 and 4.4.2025

Student workload

3 cr equals 81 hours of work for the student
lectures and examination 21 h
independent studies and digital educationtools 60 h

Further information

Additional information on the Moodle page of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination and mandatory task
Course grade 0-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of molecular biology and genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of molecular biology and genetics

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of molecular biology and genetics

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of molecular biology and genetics

Qualifications

None