Essential Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Knowledge: The student:

• Has knowledge of cells as the smallest living unit.

• Has knowledge of basic biochemistry, with emphasis on cell respiration, photosynthesis and biological macromolecules

• Has knowledge of the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including the structure and function of intracellular structures

• Has basic knowledge of the cytoskeleton, the molecular and structural structure of the muscle cells and the communication and function of the muscle tissue in movement

• Has basic knowledge of cell communication and cell division

• Knows basic research fields within the fields of cell biology and biochemistry

• has competense to update their knowledge within cell biology and biochemistry

Skills: The student must:

• Be able to apply relevant theoretical knowledge to carry out simple laboratory exercises in basic cell biology methods and techniques

• Be able to use scientific subject terminology, as well as collect and use relevant information from scientific publications to explain observations from cell biology experiments

• Be able to reflect on their observations obtained after performing basic cell biology methods and techniques

• Be able to understand the general relationship between molecules, cells and tissues

• Be able to comply with the instructions for HSE in the laboratory

General competence: The student must:

• Have knowledge of and understanding of the risks involved in working in a cell biology laboratory

• Be able to communicate results and theories in written form

• Be able to participate in academic discussions and exchange views on basic cell biological phenomena and observations

• Have familiarity with new thinking and innovation processes within the field of cell biology

• Know basic aspects of the regulations governing cell biology and biotechnology, and ethical considerations around these topics