BIOS3920 – Research Literature in Cancer Biology
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course will provide a thorough introduction to the molecular and cellular events involved in tumor formation, progression, and metastasis. This knowledge, obtained through basic research using biochemical, molecular, and genetic analysis, is the basis for the development of innovative therapy for cancer patients the link to which will also be described. A special focus of the class will be critical analysis and presentation of the primary scientific literature in cancer research to foster understanding of the strengths and limitations of various approaches that apply to all areas of biological research.
Learning outcome
- Understand the main principles that are involved in cancer development
- Grasp some of the key biochemical, molecular, cell biological, and genetic events that underlie these principles
- Understand how this information can be translated to applications in the clinic
- Gain skills to critically read and discuss the primary scientific literature and make formal presentations on these
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.
Priority will be given to students in the bachelor's program in Biosciences.
Special admission requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
- Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2)
And in addition one of these:
- Mathematics R2
- Physics (1+2)
- Chemistry (1+2)
- Biology (1+2)
- Information technology (1+2)
- Geosciences (1+2)
- Technology and theories of research (1+2)
Mathematics R2 was a requirement up until and including the study year 2021/2022, as part of a trial arrangement. From and including the study year 2022/2023, Mathematics R2 is no longer a requirement.
The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).
Recommended previous knowledge
BIOS3600 – Genetics and Developmental Biology or BIOS3601 – Genetics and Developmental Biology or equivalent knowledge is highly recommended.
BIOS2900 – Molecular Biology (continued) or BIOS2910 – Molecular Biology,? BIOS1130 – Biokjemi I, and BIOS1110 – Celle- og molekyl?rbiologi?
If you do not have the recommended prerequisites, contact the course teacher.?
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with MBV3090 – Research Literature in Cancer Biology (continued).
Teaching
The teaching is given as
Lectures
Seminars by experts in the field (75% mandatory)
Colloquia (mandatory)
Student presentations (mandatory)
Student assignments (mandatory)
Mandatory course work must be approved before the student can attend the exam.
Attendance is mandatory for the first lecture, also for those on the waiting list. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you will lose your seat on the course if you have not informed the student administration studieinfo@ibv.uio.no before the first lecture. ?
Access to teaching: A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
- Class participation: 10%
- Assignment 1: 5%
- Assignment 2: 10%
- Paper presentation: 25%
- Final written exam: 50%
Mandatory course work must be approved before the student can attend the exam.
It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses:?MBV3090 - Research Literature in Cancer Biology?
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in Norwegian and English. You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a?postponed exam?at the beginning of the next semester.
New examinations?are offered at the beginning of the next semester for students who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.
We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam.
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- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.