Molecular BiologyLaajuus (6 op)

Sisältö

Type of course:
Elective

Level of course:
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
-understand the structure and function of nucleic acids and the genetic information flow in cells
-understand the concept of genes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and the basic mechanisms and the importance of gene regulation
-know and are able to perform the most commonly used techniques in molecular biology, including molecular cloning

Course contents
-nucleic acids
-the genetic information flow in cells
-prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation
-techniques in molecular biology

Teaching methods
-Lectures, written assignments, laboratory exercises and written reports

Assessment methods
-Examinations, laboratory exercises, reports on laboratory exercises and written assignments

Prerequisites
-Biochemistry 1 and 2

Required/recommended reading
-Campbell M., Farrel S., Biochemistry, 6th ed. Thompson
-Wilson K., Walker J., Principles and techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology, 6th ed. Cambridge Univ. Press
-Suominen, Pellikka: Yhdistelmä- DNA -tekniikan perusteet, Opetushallitus. Uusin painos

Name of lecturer(s): Dr Tuuli Välineva

Year of study: Second or third

Semester: Spring semester, periods 3-4

Language of instruction:
English (haluttaessa kurssi voidaan toteuttaa myös suomeksi)