Genetics, Cell Biology and Microbiology

2020-07-13
Ni är varmt välkomna till kursen Genetik, cellbiologi och mikrobiologi, BI1278
Vi börjar med upprop, kursinformation och kursöversikt måndagen den 31 augusti kl 9.00. Detta kommer att ske via Zoom och länk kommer att meddelas senare. För att kunna följa Folkhälsomyndighetens rådande rekommendationer för att minska spridningen av covid-19 kommer de flesta av kurs-momenten att ges som distans-undervisning. Under första delen av kursen kommer vi att behandla genetik och cellbiologi (31 augusti – 5 oktober) och i den avslutande delen mikrobiologi (6 oktober – 31 oktober). Preliminärt schema för Genetik och cellbiologi-avsnittet hittar ni under fliken Schema. Under föreläsningarna kommer vi att ta upp grundläggande kunskaper i genetik, cellbiologi och mikrobiologi. Dessa kunskaper är också grunden för genomförande av de obligatoriska momenten laborationer, problemlösningar, gruppövningar och tentamina. Vi rekommenderar därför starkt att ni närvarar vid dessa föreläsningar. Information om kurslitteratur hittar ni i fliken Litteratur. Med vänliga hälsningar, Anna Westerbergh och German Martinez (kursledare) Inst. f. växtbiologi, anna.westerbergh@slu.se, tel. 018-673340; german.martinez.arias@slu.se, tel.018-673314

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BI1278 Genetics, Cell Biology and Microbiology, 15.0 Credits

Genetik, cellbiologi och mikrobiologi

Syllabus approved

2016-12-02

Subjects

Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Laborations, group exercises and problem solving	3.00	1002
Written exam, Genetics and Cell Biology	7.00	1003
Written exam, Microbiology	5.00	1004

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, less than 60 credits from first-cycle courses as entry requirements(G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Basic knowledge in Chemistry equivalent to 10 credits of which 5 credits are Biochemistry.

Objectives

The course aims at giving basic knowledge and laboratory training in genetics, cell biology and microbiology. The students will get knowledge of the basic principles in genetics and fundamental knowledge of the structure, function and energy metabolism of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

After completion of the course students are expected to be able to:
- describe organization, communication and function of the cell
- describe how genetic material is transferred between cells and generations
- analyze different types of inheritance, gene order and linkage between genes
- analyze the genetic variation within and between populations and evaluate natural processes affecting the population genetic structure
- calculate heritability of traits and the effect of selection
- describe the multiple ways of cells to extract energy
- describe the microbial background to the society problems related to use of antibiotics
- use basic laboratory techniques in genetics, microbiology and cell biology
- search and evaluate scientific information based on a scientific question
- write a report based on experimental results

Content

The course comprises genetics, cell biology and microbiology. Laboratory practicals constitute an important part of the course.

In lectures, and compulsory laboratory practicals and group exercises the following sections are addressed:
- structure, function and morphology of bacteria, fungi, plant and animal cells, and viruses
- the flow of genetic information: DNA-replication, RNA-synthesis, RNA-splicing and protein synthesis
- biological membranes, transport mechanisms and communication within and among cells
- cell division and formation of sex cells
- inheritance theory of Mendel and its extension
- genetic recombination and linkage analysis
- mutations
- population genetics and conservation of genetic diversity
- quantitative genetics
- energy metabolism and energy yield (aerobic and anaerobic respiration, fermentation, methanogenesis, syntrophy, litotrophy, photosynthesis) in bacteria
- bacterial genetics (conjugation, transduction and transformation)
- cultivation of microorganisms, substrate and growth
- disinfection and antibiotics
- fungi and bacteria, identification and classification
- information retrieval and lab report writing

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved examinations, approved written assignments and oral presentations, and approved participation in compulsory activities.

• If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
• If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
• If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Other information

• The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on.
• If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Additional information

The prerequisites can be achieved, for example, by having attended the courses in Basic chemistry I, 15 hp (KE0062) and Basic chemistry II, 7,5 hp (KE0063) with at least 10 credits passed results. Course parts with passed results should include at least 5 credits Biochemistry.
Some learning activities may be conducted in English.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Biology

Further information

There are no Grading criteria posted for this course