3 ECTS credits
90 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1020460BNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
Molecular Biology (3 credits) covers the most essential processes operating in the cell when a gene (DNA) fulfills its function inside the cell by means of mRNA synthesis, which in turn is translated into a protein and concomitant regulation of this gene expression. Along with a unit on the (human) genome and a unit on recombinant DNA technology this content is part of a limited number of clear units.
Signal transduction (3 credits) gives an overview of the molecular basis of the way hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors and cytokines work. Due attention will be paid to the chemical make-up of these mediators, hormone-receptor interaction and signalization following receptor activation. This template will be followed for G-protein coupled receptors, steroids and ligands for nuclear receptors and tyrosine kinase receptors.
The course content is biomedically orientated and is divided into specific units. It will be approached conceptually and partly descriptively.
additional information can be obtained by contacting the docent.
Students gain insight into
Students have an open and critical attitude towards themselves and their scientific environment. Students value lifelong learning and are attuned to recent scientific developments.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Students' knowledge of and insight into the theory of the lectures is tested by means of a written examination (partiy multiple choice questions, partialy short open questions).
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences: Abridged BMLT (only offered in Dutch)