Through lectures and exercises, the course will describe organization and transport in eucaryotic cells and how single cells builds up multi-cellular organisms. Moreover, principles for cell communication, with be described. The cell cycle, cell renewal and cell death including errors leading to cancer with be addressed from a molecular perspective. Central principles of the immune system is also part of the course.
BB1160 Eucaryotic Cell Biology 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
50741
Headings with content from the Course syllabus BB1160 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student shall have
Knowledge and understanding to:
- Describe and explain functions in eukaryotic cells on a molecular level. (TEN1)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
BB1150 Biochemistry 1
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN2 - Written exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
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Contact
Torbjörn Gräslund (torbjorn@kth.se)