Molecular Biology (4cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- describe the structure, function and regulation of procaryotic and eucaryotic genes and genomes
- explain the most common molecular biology methods used for gene amplification, cloning, modification and analysis
- apply the theoretical knowledge in laboratory
- interpret the laboraory results and analyze sources of error
- the basics of bioinformatics computer programs and biological databases

Content (course unit)

- genetic information flow
- genes and genomes
- gene regulation
- molecular biology methods
- basics of bioinformatics
- practical laboratory work

Exam schedules

Exam 25.4.2018. Two retake exams on general examination days. The retake exam I 24.5.2018. The retake exam II 30.8.2018. The electrical exam in Tenttiterraario exam room possible.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examinations, laboratory exercises, reports on laboratory exercises, and written assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, written assignments, laboratory exercises, and written reports (laboratory notebook).

Learning materials

Material in Tabula.
Recommended reading, for example
Clark D. Molecular Biology, 2010 ed. Other editions also applicable.
Campbell M., Farrel S., Biochemistry, 8th ed. or newer
Wilson K., Walker J., Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 7th ed.
Suominen, et al. Geenitekniikka, 2nd ed.
Alberts B et al, Molecular Biology of the cell, 6th ed.
Alberts B et al, Essential Cell Biology, 3rd ed.

Student workload

Contact lessons 40 h, of which 18 h of laboratory work (mandatory). Attendance: theory lessons 75 %, laboratory work 100 %.
Independent work approximately 68 h.

Content scheduling

In Tabula.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

2 cp of theory, 2 cp of laboratory work.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry 5O00CE61 or equal, Laboratory Work in Biochemistry 5O00CE66 or equal.
Geenitekniikka 5O00CE72 or equal.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Mandatort fulfilments lacking.

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

The student is able to understand the principles of molecular biology and knows the basic terminology. The students knows, at a basic level, the genome structure of various organisms and knows how the biological information flows in the cell and how genes guide the cellular functions. The student knows the basics of bioinformatics. The student knows the essential principles of the laboratory methods used in molecular biology. The student is able to conduct the laboratory work with guidance and is able to interpret the results at the basic level. Student is able to report the work and takes part in the group assignments.

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

The student is able to understand the principles of molecular biology and terminology well. The student is able to describe the structure, function and regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes and genomes. The student knows the basics of bioinformatics and knows the basics of the most important data bases used in bioinformatics. The student knows the essential principles of the methods used in molecular biology and is able to apply the theoretical knowledge in laboratory.The student is able to conduct the laboratory work independently and is able to interpret and analyse the results reliably. Student is able to report the work clearly and actively takes part in the group assignments as well as is responsible of his/her own share of the work.

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

The student is able to understand the principles of molecular biology and terminology comprehensively. The student is able to describe the structure, function and regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes and genomes well. The student knows the basics of bioinformatics and knows the basics of the most important data bases used in bioinformatics. The student knows the essential principles of the methods used in molecular biology well and is able to apply the theoretical knowledge in laboratory. The student is able to work independently in the laboratory and is able to help other students. The student is able to develop his/her own working skills. The student is able to interpret and analyse the results in a versatile and reliable way. Student is able to report the work clearly and actively takes part in the group assignments as well as is responsible of his/her own share of the work. Student shows activity also in learning meta skills