Cell Biology and Cell CultureLaajuus (4 cr)

Content

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
-know the basics of the structure, function and cleavage of cells
-know the basic concepts of cell culture techniques

Course contents
-basic structure of cells and their diverse components
-the biochemical structure and function of the cell components
-cell interactions
-cell division and differentiation
-mortality of cells
-basic tissues
-terminology of cell culture
-cell culture as research method
-behaviour of cell in cultures
-contaminations / aseptics
-primary cells and cell lines
-genetics of cells
-cell culture laboratories
-special techniques

Teaching methods
Lectures and laboratory exercises

Assessment methods
Written assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises and reports on them

Prerequisites
Biochemistry 1

Required/Recommended reading
Lecture materials
Heino, J. & Vuento, M.: Biokemian ja solubiologian perusteet, WSOY Oppimateriaalit, 2007.

Name of lecturer(s)
Dr Tuuli Välineva

Year of study
Second or third year

Semester
Autumn and spring semesters, periods 1-4

Language of instruction
Finnish