Gene Structure and Function
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English, Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate.
Pre-requirements
Basic knowledge in molecular biology.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, the students should be able to:
- make use of knowledge about structure of nucleic acids to understand transfer and maintenance of genetic information
- explain chromatin organization of DNA with emphasis to function in regulation of genes
- combine knowledge about mechanisms in transcription, splicing and translation to explain regulation of genes
- identify the significance of DNA damage and repair
- able to compare molecular mechanisms in gene regulation in pro-and eukaryotic organisms
Contact Information
Study advisor at the Departement of Molecular Biology, advice@mbi.uib.no .
Course Coordinator
Professor Rune Male, rune.male@mbi.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English, Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate.
Aim and Content
The course reviews the molecular basis of structure and physiology of prokaryote and eukaryote cells. The course deals with; structure of DNA, RNA and chromatin; maintenance of the genome through replication, repair and recombination; expression of the genome through gene regulation, transcription, RNA splicing and translation. Gene technology methods used in studies of biological mechanisms and structures will be presented. The course is obligatory in the bachelor degree in molecular biology.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, the students should be able to:
- make use of knowledge about structure of nucleic acids to understand transfer and maintenance of genetic information
- explain chromatin organization of DNA with emphasis to function in regulation of genes
- combine knowledge about mechanisms in transcription, splicing and translation to explain regulation of genes
- identify the significance of DNA damage and repair
- able to compare molecular mechanisms in gene regulation in pro-and eukaryotic organisms
Pre-requirements
Basic knowledge in molecular biology.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of molecular biology (equivalent to MOL202), molecular cell biology (equivalent to MOL201).
Assessment methods
Written exam 4 hours.
No aids allowed.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
Study advisor at the Departement of Molecular Biology, advice@mbi.uib.no .