SK2513 Cell Culture: Theory and Practice 4.0 credits

Cell culture laboratory: equipment, appliances, consumables. Cell culture methods. Media and solutions. Contamination of cell cultures. Cell viability tests. Good cell culture practice. Ethical and sustainability issues related to the cell culture.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

• independently subculture an animal cell line 
• describe the equipment, appliances, and consumables needed for cell culture
• account for the different aspects of good cell culture practice
• perform calculations necessary for a cell line propagation and for preparation of stock solutions

For single courses students, 120 hp is required in engineering and natural sciences or equivalent, as well as knowledge of English B or equivalent.

SK2530 (Introduction to Biomedicine) or SK2531 (Biomedicine for Engineers) is recommended, but is not a requirement.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LAB1 - Laboratory experiments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 2.0 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.

Laboratory exercises (LAB1 2,0 credits, grade: P)

Written exam (TEN1 2,0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E)

Yes

Marina Zelenina

• 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.