Course description for 2026/27
Cell Biology
BIO1025
Course description for 2026/27
Cell Biology
BIO1025
Cells are the smallest living units. The course comprises cell structure and function.
Biomolecules, protein structure and function, cell membranes and intracellular compartments (organelles), cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix, cell junctions, DNA and chromosomes, DNA replication and repair, the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, cell aging, death and renewal, gene expression (transcription, translation, control of gene expression), protein sorting and transport, cell signaling, and basic molecular biology techniques.
Admission to the course follows the admission requirements of the study programme Joint Bachelor in Animal Science.
Knowledge
The student:
- has knowledge of cells as the smallest living unit.
- 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 structure of muscle cells and the communication and function of the muscle tissue in movement.
- has basic knowledge of cell communication and cell division.
- Is familiar with research and development work in cell biology.
- has competence to update their knowledge within cell biology.
Skills
The student must:
- be able to apply relevant theoretical knowledge to carry out simple laboratory exercises in basic cell biology methods and techniques, under supervision
- 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 and understanding of the risks involved in working in a cell biology laboratory.
- be able to communicate results and theories in written form, promoting good practice.
- be familiar 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.
No costs except semester registration fee and course curriculum. Students must have a laptop as well as a lab coat.
Compulsory: Joint Bachelor in Animal Science.
Lectures, seminars (repetition, problem solving etc.), mandatory laboratory exercises and laboratory reports, multiple choice tests.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the national quality surveys.
Compound assessment:
Written school exam (SK): 100 % of the grade. Duration: 4 hours. Norwegian grades A - F.
Written school exam (SK1): Multiple choice test. Duration: 1,5 hours. Grading: Passed / Not passed.
Assessment task (AK): Reports from laboratory exercises. Approved / Not approved.
Compulsory attendance (OD): Laboratory exercises. Approved / Not approved.
Generating an answer using artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as your own work is considered cheating.
Course language
English
Credits
5
Study location
Bodø
Teaching semesters
Spring 2026
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
