Experimental Molecular Cell Biology

2023/2024

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

  • account for the central molecular biology
  • describe molecular and cell biology techniques used in research and industry 
  • account for transgenic techniques and design of relevant recombinant biotechnological products, including safety issues

Skills

  • Select the best model organism or model system for given research question
  • design and perform cellular and molecular biology based experiments in the laboratory
  • write an electronic project report following the standards of the field of study, include relevant original scientific literature, use the correct terminology, and communicate the research-based foundation and problem and results in writing, graphically and orally in a professionally reasoned and coherent way
  • use relevant software to present, analyze and visualize theories, hypotheses and data in writing as well as orally
  • assess and select relevant original scientific literature and current scientific methods, models and other tools used in the project and asses the problem of the project and results in relevant scientific and social contexts

Competences

  • handle the planning, implementation and management of complex and unpredictable research and/or developmental tasks and take professional responsibility to implement academic assignments and interdisciplinary collaborations
  • take responsibility for own professional development and specialization

Type of instruction

  • Project work

Extent and expected workload

450 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of examExperimental Molecular Cell Biology
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS15
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleEksperimentel molekylær cellebiologi
Module codeK-BT-K1-48
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS15
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Biotechnology)
Study BoardStudy Board of Chemistry and Bioscience
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science