Current active course description (last updated 2025/26)
Cell Biology
BIO1025
Current active course description (last updated 2025/26)
Cell Biology
BIO1025
The cell as the smallest living unit. Cell membranes and intracellular structures (organelles). Mitosis, meiosis and cell cycle. Signaling pathways. Replication, transcription and translation.
Admission to the course follows the admission requirements of the study program 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
Mandatory lab exercises followed by lab reports
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 (SK): 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