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Cell Biology and Microbial Processes, 6 credits
Cellbiologi och mikrobiella processer, 6 hp
TFBI22
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Agneta JohanssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Basic chemistry
Intended learning outcomes
The aim is to provide basic knowledge about theoretical and practical aspects of cell biology and microbiology. Having successfully passed the course, the student will be able to:
- present differences between cells in different organism domains
- explain the main structure of cells
- present and discuss differences between organisms regarding cell functions
- give a basic overview of some common types of microbial metabolism
- explain and discuss the use of some microbial processes in the environmental technology field, and give examples of the role of microbial processes in the environment.
- use some basic techniques for cultivation of microorganisms and for process studies, as well as present and discuss the results.
Course content
The course covers the structure and function of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells, e.g. cellmembranes, organelles, metabolism, photosynthesis, and cellular communication. Organisms groups included are bacteria, archaea, fungi, and algae. In the second part of the course, microbial growth and metabolism is studied along with microbial processes such as aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of organic material, e.g. composting and biogas production, as well as other examples of human use of microbial processes.
Teaching and working methods
The course is based on lectures, to give an overview of the theory, and mandatory seminars to discuss the studied literature. In addition, there are mandatory laboratory exercises and a small project for a hands-on understanding of the theory. Results are discussed during seminars and in written reports.
Examination
| PRA1 | Project Work, Oral and Written Presentations | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB2 | Laboratory Work with Seminars Incl. Article Analysis | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
The written examination and the project contribute equally to the final grade.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonExaminer
Agneta JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Silverthorn, D.U., Human Physiology: An integrated approach. 6th ed.
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRA1 | Project Work, Oral and Written Presentations | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB2 | Laboratory Work with Seminars Incl. Article Analysis | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
The written examination and the project contribute equally to the final grade.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Silverthorn, D.U., Human Physiology: An integrated approach. 6th ed.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (courses on G1X-level) |
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LAB2
PRA1
TEN1
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (courses on G1X-level) |
X
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LAB2
PRA1
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods and tools in any of : mathematics, natural sciences, technology (courses at G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods and tools in any of: mathematics, natural sciences, technology (courses at A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
X
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X
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PRA1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
X
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PRA1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
X
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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X
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LAB2
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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PRA1
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| 3.2 Communications |
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LAB2
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development |
X
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LAB2
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
X
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LAB2
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development within research and development projects |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for research and development projects |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
X
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X
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PRA1
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
X
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X
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PRA1
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
X
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X
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PRA1
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