Cell Biology and Cell Culture (4cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- explain the structure of eukaryotic cell and extracellular matrix
- describe the basic functions of cells: function of plasma membrane, membrane transport, mitosis and meiosis, motility, differentiation and cell death
- describe the most common cell biology methods
- define basic terms of cell culture
- culture and analyze cells using basic cell culture and cell biology techniques

Content (course unit)

- the structures of cells, extracellular matrix and tissues
- membrane structure and function
- cytoskeleton
- cell cycle and cell division
- cell signaling
- cell death, differentiation, cancer
- cell culture terminology and basic techniques
- practical laboratory work

Exam schedules

13.10.2017
re-exams 30.11.2017 ja 11.1.2018

Assessment methods and criteria

Laboratory work: full attendance is compulsory

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
laboratory work
independent work
exam

Learning materials

Lecture material.
Forss, Heinonen: Soluviljelijän käsikirja. Oppimateriaalia soluviljelymenetelmäkurssille.
Heino, Vuento. Biokemian ja solubiologian perusteet. WSOY.

Student workload

In class lectures 18 h
Laboratory work 7 h
exam 2 h
In addition e-learning material and independent work

Practical training and working life cooperation

Cell culture laboratory work is supervised by laboratory technician Janette Hinkka. The laboratory work will be done in the premises of Tampere University, in the cell culture laboratory in Arvo-building (Arvo Ylpönkatu 34 33520 Tampere).

Further information

Solubiologian teoria 2 op, soluviljelyn laboratorioharjoitukset 2 op.
Ei toteuteta joka vuosi

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows the main principles of cell culture work. He can explain the main terms and concepts. The student knows the areas of use of cell culture work. The student can work aseptically and safely in cell culture laboratory. The student can maintain and handle cultured cells with guidance.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can extensively interpret the terms and concepts of cell culture work. He can explain the behavior of animal cells in culture and name the factors needed for their growth. The student knows the areas of use of cell culture. The student can work aseptically and safely in cell culture laboratory and apply the theoretical knowledge to laboratory work. The student can maintain and handle cultured cells according to written instructions, and plan cell culture experiments.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can extensively interpret the terms, concepts and principles of cell culture work. He can explain the behavior of animal cells in culture and name the factors needed for their growth and explain their mechanisms. The student knows the areas of use of cell culture. The student can work aseptically and safely in cell culture laboratory and apply the theoretical knowledge to laboratory work. The student can independently search for information and according to that maintain and handle different kinds of cultured cells and plan cell culture experiments.