BIO4102 Methods in Cell Biology and Reproductive Biotechnology
- Number of credits7,5
- Teaching semester2024 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
The student must be admitted to the master programme in Biotechnology. The subject is also offered as an individual subject i.e., for Erasmus students. The student must have a general course in cell biology i.e., BIOING1106 Medical cell biology.
The subject provides a broad basis for understanding and using methods in cell biology in research, clinical diagnostics, and industry, including technology within livestock breeding. Some examples of the covered topics are:
- Culture of mammalian cells
- Immunological methods
- Antibody structure, specificity, production and detection
- Fluorescence
- Flowcytometry
- Imaging of mammalian cells
- Gamate development
- Fertilization
- Gamate preservation
- Sperm cell evaluation
- Assisted reproductive technologies
Learning Outcome
Upon passing the course, students have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Students
- have thorough knowledge of scientific theory in reproduction and the principles of reproductive biotechnology both in animal breeding and human medicine.
- have thorough understanding of relevant methods in cell biology and how to set up experiments using the selected methods.
- have knowledge that can be applied in the industry and in further scientific education.
Students
- can understand the principles and applications of technologies in cell biology and reproductive biotechnology.
- can understand and use scientific literature in cell biology and reproductive biotechnology.
- have knowledge on how to plan an experimental study in cell biology and reproductive biotechnology.
- can reflect on advantages and disadvantages using the selected methods.
Students
- have thorough knowledge in cell biology methods and reproductive biotechnology, the application thereof in industry and science, in veterinary and human medicine.
- can apply the knowledge and skills for planning experiments in the selected methods.
- have thorough skills and knowledge in cell biology and reproductive biotechnology methods suitable for working in the industry and science.
- Lectures
- In-class activities
- Seminars
- Group assignments and/or presentations
- Use of Canvas learning platform
- Demonstration of selected methods
- Self-study
Normally, evaluation of all courses must be carried out. Time/date and method are decided in consultation with student representatives. The course coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the evaluation is carried out.
- Attendance of at least 80% for all scheduled lectures, seminars, and group activities.
- One written group report on a given subject must be passed.
- 4-hour individual written school exam
Performance is assessed using a grading scale from A-F, where E is the lowest passing grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written examination with invigilation | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 4 Hour(s) | 100 |