Cell Biology, 6 credits

Cellbiologi, 6 hp

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Course starting semester

Main field of study

Biology Chemical Biology

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Thomas Östholm

Director of studies or equivalent

Agneta Johansson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 h
Recommended self-study hours: 116 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6KBIO	Biology, Bachelor´s Programme	2 (Spring 2017)	1	1+3	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CKEB	Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering	2 (Spring 2017)	1	1+3	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CTBI	Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering	2 (Spring 2017)	1	1+2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Biology, Chemical Biology

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering
Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
Biology, Bachelor´s Programme

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

General Chemistry

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge of the structure and function of the cell. Another important aim is to increase the skills in basic, biological methodology.

Course content

Cell biology treats basic structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Cell membranes are studied as well as organelles, cytoskeleton, cell metabolisms, cellular communication and extracellular matrix. The course also gives an introduction into biological laboratory work, where you learn how to handle biological material and apply established methods and instruments, among others the light microscope.

Teaching and working methods

The course includes lectures which give a summary of the subject and to some extent complete and/or explain the course literature. A part of the course is laboratory work which exemplifies the theory and whose results are presented and discussed at seminars. The course includes, furthermore, team work of practical and/or theoretical character, which is to be presented in writing and orally.

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses: Methods in Cellbiology

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Agneta Johansson

Examiner

Thomas Östholm

Course website and other links

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 h
Recommended self-study hours: 116 h

Course literature

Hardin et al. 2016. Beckers world of the cell Eighth edition. Pearson Education Inc. Rekommenderad: Perry,M 1998 Photoatlas for biology, eller liknande

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

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.

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

Hardin et al. 2016. Beckers world of the cell Eighth edition. Pearson Education Inc. Rekommenderad: Perry,M 1998 Photoatlas for biology, eller liknande

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery	X	X
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X	X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities		X
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork		X
	3.2 Communications	X	X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages		X
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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