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MBV1010 - Cell biology and genetics

Course content

Introductory course in genetics, molecular and cellular biology. Subjects include cell biology, microbiology, classic and molecular genetics, biotechnology and evolutionary biology.

Learning outcomes

The course will provide an understanding of:

• How eukaryote and prokaryote cells are constructed
• How cells divide and communicate
• How genetic traits are transferred from parents to offspring
• How DNA and chromosomes are constructed, what genes are, how gene products are produced, and how gene expression is regulated
• Genetic model organisms and the genetic basis for evolutionary biology
• DNA technology

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

One of these:

• Mathematics R1
• Mathematics (S1+S2)

And and in addition one of these:

• Mathematics (R1+R2)
• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

BIO1000 - Elementary Biology, KJM1000 - Introduction to chemistry

Teaching

The course includes 32 lectures, 32 hours colloquia and 24 hours laboratory work. Laboratory work and colloquia are compulsory. The laboratory reports and participation at colloquia must be approved in order for the students to be eligilbe for the final exam.

Exam information

Final written exam, 3 hours, in June. Allowed examination aids: None. Letter grades (A-F).

This subject offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. More information about new examination can be found on the faculty's site.

Evaluation of this course

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