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MBV2010 - Molecular biology

Course content

The course builds on and adds to basic knowledge of genomes, genes, and expression of genes at the molecular level. Particularly emphasized are structures, function and evolution of genomes, and regulation of gene expression.

Learning outcomes

Students will learn about organisation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes, understand the set up of genome sequencing projects and basic molecular and genetic processes in cells and organisms.

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

Basic courses in cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry.

MBV1010 - Cell biology and genetics, MBV1030 - General biochemistry

Teaching

Lectures (54 hours) and colloquia every other week (16 hours). Teaching is coordinated with teaching in the laboratory course MBV2020 - Laboratory course which students are advised to take in parallel.

Exam information

Mid-term written exam, 1 hour, in March, (counts 20%). Allowed examination aids: None. Students with valid grounds for absence, sickness, shall be offered a deferred examination within approximately 3 weeks after the mid-term exam.

Final written exam in June, 3 hours (counts 80%). 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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