Molecular biology, spring 2025
- Date:
- 8.1.2025 - 10.2.2025
- Credits:
- 5 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Environmental and natural sciences
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching, Distance teaching
- Price:
- 100 € (VAT 0%)
Learning outcomes: The student understands how genetic information is transformed to biological structures and functions at the molecular level.
Content: Genes and the structure of chromosomes, DNA replication, repair and recombination, the synthesis of RNA and its processing, protein synthesis, targeting and degradation, regulation of gene expression, molecular cell signaling.
Study materials: Online material, which includes videos, reading materials and Nelson, David L. and Cox, Michael M. (2017) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7th or newer edition, Chapters 12 and 24-28.
Modes of study: Video lectures, obligatory exercises, moodle homeworks and exam.
Teaching methods: Videolectures and material in Moodle, contact meetings online.
Teacher: Steffi Goffart
The course is available between Jan 8th, and Feb 10th, 2025. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from the Peppi study guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.
Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2024-2025.
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