Practical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 20
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- MOL300
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
The student
- can explain the theories underlying both basic and some advanced methods in biochemistry and molecular biology
- can explain advantages and disadvantages of the most important methods in biochemistry and molecular biology
- can work with DNA, RNA and proteins
- is familiar with the appropriate laboratory safety regulations both with regard to personal and environmental aspects.
Skills:
The student
- can use a broad range of both basic and some advanced methods in biochemistry and molecular biology (including chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, enzyme kinetics, molecular cloning, cell culture work and microscopy)
- can examine, assess, interpret and communicate data acquired from laboratory experiments related to biochemistry and molecular biology
- can keep a detailed and accurate laboratory journal
General competence:
The student
- can do experimental work related to biochemistry and molecular biology without detailed instruction and supervision.
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Autumn.
This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 33 for the autumn semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.
It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on Mitt UiB.
Students at the master's programme in molecular biology have first priority to the course.
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Equivalent admission criteria for MSc program of molecular biology.
Your need to be enrolled in a master program at the Department of Biological Sciences to get access to the course. All others should first contact the study section of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
All activities are mandatory including the introductory meeting, lectures and participation in the laboratory course with lab journal and report writing. Completed activities are valid for 4 semesters (the semester of taking the activity and the 3 following semesters).
All mandatory activities must be approved before one can take the exam.
Forms of Assessment
Reports from laboratory exercises (portfolio assessment) (40%) and written exam, 4 hours (60%).
The written exam and the laboratory exercises must be completed and compulsory activity approved, to obtain a grade in the teaching semester.
For a semester without teaching, the student may take the final exam if laboratory exercises are approved. The result of this exam will constitute 60 % and the laboratory exercises 40 % of the final grade.