Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge gained in Biomolecules and Biochemistry I, Biochemistry II or similar

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

• Classical genetics
• Chromosomes and heridity
• The structure and organization of the genetic material
• Genetic variation, mutations, conjugation, transfection, transformation, mitosis, meiosis and mobile genetic elements
• The prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• The eukaryotic organelles and their function

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module 

• Can understand the central principles within classical genetics
• Can describe how genetic variation can arise, including mutations, recombination of DNA and exchange of genetic material between individuals/species
• Can account for the background of heredity
• Can describe the construction of prokaryotic cells
• Can describe the construction of eukaryotic cells and their organelles
• Can account for communication between cells

Skills

• Can describe the classical and the modern genetics
• Can describe the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Type of instruction

• Lectures and calculation exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Cell Biology and Genetics
Type of exam	Written exam 4 hours
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations