MBV2040 – Bacterial Genetics
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course is a concise introduction to bacterial genetics and focuses primarily on one bacterial species, Escherichia coli, but draws on examples from other microbial systems at appropriate points to support the fundamental concepts. A solid balance of concepts, techniques and applications will be presented. The course also encompasses the logic and methods used in the genetic dissection of biological processes in bacteria. Laboratory methods to be used include: classical and modern methods for gene transfer and mapping together with mutant generation and analysis.
Learning outcome
Classical and molecular aspects of bacterial genetics; chromosome structure, mutation, transfer of genetic information, DNA replication, recombination, transcription, translation, and regulation of gene activity.
Admission
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.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
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Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2
And in addition one of these:
- Physics (1+2)
- Chemistry (1+2)
- Biology (1+2)
- Information technology (1+2)
- Geosciences (1+2)
- Technology and theories of research (1+2)
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
Teaching
The course format is lectures, 24h, seminars, 24 h, and labwork,15 h. The labwork is compulsory.
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
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.
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.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.