Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Contents
The objectives of this course is the organization, structure and function of the cell and its organelles. Different fundamental cellular processes will be discussed. A general theme will be signalling; how signals transverse the plasma membrane and how different cellular processes are affected. This will include receptor activation and transduction, effect on intracellular systems, intracellular transport of signals along the cytoskeleton and entry into the cell nucleus and effects on the gene level as well as how the cell responds to these signals.
The practicals will allow the student to plan and design experiments independently as well as to interpret and present obtained experimental results both orally and in writing.
Required Knowledge
Biochemistry (15 ECTS, 5KE075), or the equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (tests taken before January 2005 not admissible) or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course is taught in Swedish.
Literature
Valid from:
2009 week 4
Karp Gerald Cell and molecular biology : concepts and experiments 3. ed. : New York ;a Chichester : Wiley : cop 2002 : xxi, 785, [48] p. : ISBN: 0-471-38913-7 Search the University Library catalogue
