Applied 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

  • describe complex molecular and cellular processes
  • describe common model organisms and in vitro systems

Skills

  • combine molecular techniques and model systems in order to study complex molecular and cellular processes
  • analyse data from original scientific research papers
  • critically evaluate conclusions presented in original scientific research papers
  • compare and contrast different model organisms and in vitro systems

Competences

  • reflect over original research papers and experimental designs
  • generate hypotheses based upon scientific data
  • design experiments using molecular biology techniques and model organisms

Type of instruction

Lectures

Original research papers

Theoretical exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of examApplied Molecular Cell Biology
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
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 titleAnvendt molekylær cellebiologi
Module codeK-BT-K1-60
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
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