Introduktion til molekylærbiologi

Introduction to Molecular Biology/Introduktion til molekylærbiologi

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Code

Credits

5 ECTS

Aim

The course gives the student a basic knowledge of biological concepts within molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and evolution. It will allow the student to be familiar with the ideas of molecular biology in a broad perspective omitting detailed descriptions of specific fields within the area.

Contents

The course starts with an introduction to the cell as the basic element in all living organisms. The structural elements of the cell such as macromolecules, organelles and membranes and the energy flow of the cell are explained. The course continues with an interpretation of the structure and function of the gene, how gene expression is regulated and how our present knowledge on gene function is applied in modern DNA technology. The course also includes the background for theories on evolution of living organisms.

Term

1^st quarter

Prerequisites

None

Type of classes

14 lectures
28 theoretical exercises

Type of evaluation and aids

1½ hour multiple choice test without aids, evaluated on basis of passing/not passing with internal examiner.

Educational materials

Textbook: BIOLOGY - Concepts and Connections, 4^th edition (2002)
Authors: Campbell, Reece, Mitchell and Taylor
Publishing house: Benjamin Cummings
ISBN No: 0-8053-6626-1

Supplementary material

None

Responsible teacher

Name: Ole Rasmussen
Office address: Building 5, room 2.05, Department of Molecular Biology, Science Park Division
Phone no: +45 8942 5017
E-mail: or@mb.au.dk

Other teachers

Birgitta R. Knudsen, Torben Ellebæk Petersen

Max participants

No limit

Language

Material: English
Spoken language: Danish