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Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 6 credits
Biokemi och cellbiologi, 6 hp
TBME03
Main field of study
Biomedical EngineeringCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Padraig D'ArcyDirector of studies or equivalent
Linda RattfältEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Biomedical EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Biomedical Engineering, Master's Programme
- Engineering Electronics
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering, 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 knowledge in biology and chemistry
Intended learning outcomes
The course should provide a possibility for the student to acquire knowledge in biochemistry and cell biology from an engineering perspective. After passing the course the student should be able to:
- describe the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell.
- describe the interaction and communication between cells and their environment.
- give examples of how cells are affected by contact with foreign non-biological material.
- summarize and explain how cells are able to regulate their gene expression and thereby their functions.
- explain how damaged and sick cells are taken care of by other cells.
- describe and apply the most common techniques used to study and seek information about cell function.
Course content
The cell building blocks, metabolism, forming new products, gene expression, cell-division, systems for repairing cells, cell death and its impact on surrounding tissue, cell motility and adhesion, interaction between cells and foreign material. The topic of cell signalling how it relates to cell functions will be in focus in the course.
Teaching and working methods
The education framework includes lectures, seminars, laboratory work and scientific work.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Handing in task | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för medicinsk teknikDirector of Studies or equivalent
Linda RattfältExaminer
Padraig D'ArcyCourse website and other links
https://www.imt.liu.se/en/edu/courses/TBME03/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Alberts et al, (2009) Essential Cell Biology 3 Edition Academic Internet Publishers
ISBN: ISBN 9780815341307
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Handing in task | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 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.
Additional literature
Books
Alberts et al, (2009) Essential Cell Biology 3 Edition Academic Internet Publishers
ISBN: ISBN 9780815341307
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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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 | ||||||
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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