2BIO033 Methods in Cell and Reproductive biotechnology
- Number of credits10
- Teaching semester2023 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None
The course comprises two main parts:
- a lecture-based part providing an overview of special subjects in cell and reproductive biotechnologies
- three laboratory courses: Lab course 1 in basic laboratory techniques, and Lab course 2 and 3 with focus on cell culturing and analysis of sperm traits, respectively.
Learning Outcome
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
The student
- has thorough knowledge in scientific theory
- has advanced knowledge about relevant techniques in cell and reproductive biotechnologies
- has knowledge that can be applied in the industry and in further scientific education
The student
- can understand and use relevant scientific literature
- can perform the following advanced laboratory techniques: cell cultivation, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting, Computer Assisted Sperm Analyses (CASA) and flow cytometry
- can work separately and in a team
- can write laboratory reports scientifically
The student
- has thorough knowledge in cell and reproductive biotechnology, the application thereof in industry, veterinary and human medicine, and in science
- can apply his/hers knowledge and skills for planning and performing trials for a master thesis
- has understanding of Research and Development (R&D) questions and the economic implications thereof in the industry
- has thorough skills and knowledge for working in the industry
- lectures: Introductory lectures are given to provide an overview of the main themes in the course
- in-class group activities
- laboratory experiments: The students will conduct a series of relevant basic and specialized laboratory tasks
- laboratory experments: Results from the specialized laboratory experiments will be described and discussed
Requirements necessary to take the exam
- attendance at 100 % of the lectures designated "compulsory" on the lecture schedule; 80 % attendance at all other scheduled lectures
- attendance at 100 % of the exercises comprising the 3 laboratory courses
- an individual, practical-theoretical test from Lab course 1 must be passed
- one or two reports and/or presentations must be passed
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral examination | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 4 |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course