Curricula
Description
| O1001BA | Basics of Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Genetics (5 cr) |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites needed. |
| Objectives | The student has knowledge of the structures of cells and cell organelles, their functions and regulating systems. The student familiarizes him/herself with biomolecules, their structures and protein synthesis. The student acquires understanding of the chemical reactions of cell metabolism and their regulation. The student has a general view of the human genotype, its functions and changes. |
| Content | Basic cell types, special characteristics and structures. The structure and function of the cell membrane, and the extracellular matrix. Cell division. The function and regulation of genes and protein synthesis. The structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and lipids. Clinically important metabolites. Genetic code and regularity in inheritance. Gamete division. Changes in genotype. Finnish disease inheritance. Diagnostics of familial diseases and developmental disorders. Ethical issues. Biobank concept. |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Not applicable |
| Execution methods | Not applicable |
| Materials | Not applicable |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) The student knows the structures of cells and cellular organelles and understands their function, forming an overall understanding of cells and their regulatory systems. The student will demonstrate familiarity with key cellular biomolecules, their structures and protein synthesis. The student will understand the cellular energy production reactions. The student will have an overview of the function and changes in the human genome. The student will successfully complete the given written assignments good (3-4) The student will have a good understanding of the structures of cells and cellular organelles, and their function, forming an overall understanding of cells and their regulatory systems. The student will demonstrate a good understanding of key cellular biomolecules, their structures and protein synthesis. The student will have a good understanding of cellular energy production reactions. The student will have a good overall understanding of the function of the human genome and its changes. The student will successfully complete the written assignments given. excellent (5) The student will have a very good understanding of the structures of cells and cellular organelles, and their function, providing a very good overall understanding of cells and their regulatory systems. The student will demonstrate an excellent understanding of key cellular biomolecules, their structures and protein synthesis. The student will have an excellent understanding of cellular energy production reactions. The student will have an excellent overview of the function and changes in the human genome. The student will successfully complete the written assignments given. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Not applicable |
| Further Information | More information Paula Reponen. |
| Responsible persons | Not applicable |
| Links | Not applicable |
Implementations
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- 01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023 (O1001BA-3012 | BIO23SP)
- 01.08.2024 - 27.10.2024 (O1001BA-3013 | BIO24SME, BIO24SM)
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