MF9210 – Laboratory course in molecular biology

Course content

The practical part of the course will include basic methods in Molecular Biology, including PCR, DNA purification, DNA sequencing etc. Lectures, 8 in total, will include a summary, and history, of molecular methods as well as more advanced methods relevant to the generation of mutant mice models, DNA repair processes, epigenetics etc.

Learning outcome

After completion of the course the candidate should:

  • Understand, and perform, the most important methods in
    molecular biology
  • Understand the molecular approach used in research relevant
    for understanding the development and treatment of human
    disease.

Admission

Ph.D. candidates and students at the Medical Student Research Programme will get first priority to the course. Maximum number of particpants is 20.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.

Teaching

The course is organized as full day teaching over 4 days including lectures and practical laboratory work.

NB! You have to participate in at least 80 % of the teaching to be allowed to take the exam. Attendance at lectures will be registered.

Examination

The participants must hand in a course protocol within 2 weeks after the end of the course.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.

Facts about this course

Credits
5
Level
PhD
Teaching
Spring and autumn

Will not be taught spring 2016

Examination
Spring and autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)