•   Cell Biology BAA23BS08-3001 06.09.2023-30.11.2023  2 credits  (BL23F-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The students
    - are familiar with the structure and function of the cells.
    - are familiar with the function of the cell organelles.
    - are able to identify the cell organelles.
    - are familiar with cell splitting and cell death.
    - are familiar with human cells and embryology.
    - command terminology of cell biology.
    - are familiar with the main sources of information within cell biology.
    - understand the importance of cell biology within bioanalysis.
    Prerequisites
    None
    Content of the study unit
    Cells and cell organelles, structure and function
    Terminology
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    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 (3-4)
    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)
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petra Lithén

    Learning material

    Lecture notes and material on Moodle
    Basic book in Cell Biology. You can find some books of choice recommended on the Moodle page.

    Additional litterature
    Sadava, Heller, Orians, Purves, Hillis. Life. The Science of Biology. Freeman.
    Online Essentials of cell biology.

    https://www.nature.com/scitable/ebooks/essentials-of-cell-biology-14749010
    Alberts et al. Essential Cell Biology, 5th International Student Edition 2019

    Learning methods

    Lectures, discussions, assignment, individual studies.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Individual assignment is graded passed or failed.
    In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignment) have to be passed.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    06.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023

    Group(s)
    • BL23F-V
    Seats

    0 - 35

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Petra Lithén

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    2.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Individual exam Online 31.10.2023.
    Re-examination Online 30.11.2023 and 12.1.2023

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2023, online

    Student's schedule and workload

    2 credits is 2 x 27 hours of work for the student, 54 h work.
    Lectures 12 h
    Assignment 10 h
    Exam studies 32 h

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Weak knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Good knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Excellent knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology