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Advanced Cell Biology

Course
2018-2019

Admission requirements

This course is for MSc students in Biology.

Contact

Coordinator: Prof.dr. A. Briegel
Email: a.briegel@biology.leidenuniv.nl

Description

This course is about advanced cell biology. The course will cover 6 different topics which will all be introduced by one of the lecturers. The topics of this course are: Cytoskeleton, Energy, Cell cycle, Cell signaling, Cell envelope, and DNA/nucleus. Subsequently research papers about each topic are handed out for students to review in groups. After preparation, the selected topics will be presented by these groups to all students and teachers. Special emphasis will be on comparing bacteria to eukaryotes.

Learning goals

Course objectives:
Expand theoretical knowledge on fundamentals of cell biology. Learn to critically read and understand experimental research papers on these subjects.

Final qualifications:

  • Theoretical textbook (see below) knowledge on 6 topics: Cytoskeleton, Energy, Cell cycle, Cell signaling, Cell envelope, and DNA/nucleus.

  • Ability to critically evaluate research papers on these subjects

Timetable

On Mondays from 26 November 2018 to 1 March 2019. Programme details will be announced via Blackboard.

Mode of instruction

Lectures, self study, student presentations

Assessment method

Exam, presentations

Blackboard

Powerpoint presentations will be put on blackboard

Reading list

Compulsory book: Molecular biology of the cell (5th of 6th edition), chapters 10-19 and 21

Registration

Via USIS and enroll in Blackboard

Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Prospective students website for more information on how to apply.