Molecular Prokaryotic Microbiology
About
The course in Prokaryotic Molecular Microbiology aims at giving you a deeper knowledge in bacterial genetics and cell biology. The topics covered in the course include regulation of gene expression, bacterial growth and division, DNA repair and protein homeostasis. The course also includes diverse current topics in molecular microbiology which change from year to year.
Prokaryotic Molecular Microbiology is a master’s level course. The content is intended to prepare you to become part of a research group, both in your thesis project and in your future career. To this end, the course mimics a research group where you work on a common research laboratory project, read and present both classic and current research articles, and present a poster on the topic of your choice.
Teaching
Teaching methods include original laboratory research, presentations in small groups and poster presentations.
This course is taught in English.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
Passed basic courses in biology comprising 60 credits in the subject areas of cell biology, molecular genetics, evolution, botanical and zoological physiology, ecology and biodiversity and systematics and completion of Chemistry, 30 credits or equivalent courses. English proficiency is required to the level of English 6/English Course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School, or be certified by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS. In addition a completed depth course of 15 credits in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or equivalent is required.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
This course can be included in the Master's programme in Molecular Biology and the Master's programme in Biology. The course can also be applied for as a stand-alone course.
This course prepares you to work in a research lab in industry or academia.
Facilities
The course is given on Campus Medicinareberget.
