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 5 different topics which will all be introduced by one of the lecturers. The topics of this course are: Cytoskeleton, Energy, Cell cycle, Transcription and Transport. 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 5 topics: Cytoskeleton, Energy, Cell cycle, Transcription and Transport.
Ability to critically evaluate research papers on these subjects
Timetable
29 November 2021- 4 March 2022. Programme details will be announced via Brightspace.
Mode of instruction
Lectures, self study, student presentations
Assessment method
Exam, presentations, multiple choice tests (online)
The final grade consists of the following partical grades:
5 Multiple choice tests 10% (2% per test, no minimum grade)
Presentation 25% (minimum grade 5.6)
Exam I (course topics I, II) 25% (minimum grade 5.6)
Exam II (course topic III, IV, V) 40% (minimum grade 5.6)
Inspection and feedback on the examination
Date: three weeks following the exam date, individually with the course coordinator
Brightspace
Powerpoint presentations will be put on Brightspace
Reading list
Compulsory book:
Molecular biology of the cell (5th or 6th edition)
Transcription (Ch4 p194-201, Ch6 p299-316, Ch7 p369-392)
Cytoskeleton (Ch16 p889-950)
Transport (Ch13)
Cell cycle/cell division (Ch17)
Energy (Ch2)
Registration
Via USIS
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Prospective students website for more information on how to apply.