BIO301 Molecular Biology

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Course Code Course Title Weekly Hours* ECTS Weekly Class Schedule
T P
BIO301 Molecular Biology 3 0 6
Prerequisite None It is a prerequisite to
Lecturer Jasmin Šutković Office Hours / Room / Phone
Monday:
9:00-12:00 Or any time via teams
Tuesday:
9:00-11:00 Or any time via teams
Wednesday:
14:00-15:00 Or any time via teams
A F1.13 - 033 957 187
E-mail jsutkovic@ius.edu.ba
Assistant Assistant E-mail
Course Objectives The Course goal is to explain and classify the main concepts and fundamental processes of molecular biology.
The aim is to develop understanding of general principles of Central dogma and regulatory mechanisms of gene expression, together with basic technical skills used in molecular biology. Overall aim is to provide general education at the molecular level in order to prepare students for following related courses in Genetics and Bioengineering.
Textbook Molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th Edition, by Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, and Peter Walter.
Additional Literature
  • Will be given during the course lectures.
Learning Outcomes After successful  completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  1. Explain the flow of genetic information within a biological system
  2. Discuss and elaborate on basic molecular biology mechanisms
  3. Understand basic intracellular molecular events in Central Dogma axis
  4. Work collaboratively with their peers on scientific article assignments
  5. Raise awareness about global hunger problem and implementation of resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, in line with SGD’s 2.4.1
Teaching Methods This course employs a range of teaching and learning methods (lecturing, written assignments, group discussions, result analysis )
Teaching Method Delivery Face-to-face Teaching Method Delivery Notes
WEEK TOPIC REFERENCE
Week 1 Presentation of the Syllabus
Week 2 Cells and Genome -Cells Chemistry and Bioenergetics Ch. 1- Ch. 2
Week 3 DNA, Chromosomes and Genomes - QUIZ 1 Ch. 4
Week 4 How Genomes Evolve Ch. 4
Week 5 DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination Ch. 5
Week 6 How Cells Read the Genome: From DNA to Protein - QUIZ 2 Ch. 6
Week 7 Control of gene expression Ch. 7
Week 8 Midterm Exam -
Week 9 Membrane structure and Membrane Transport of Small Molecules Ch. 10 and Ch. 11
Week 10 Organelles and Intracellular Membrane Traffic - QUIZ 3 Ch. 12 and Ch. 13
Week 11 Energy Conversion: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts Ch. 14
Week 12 Cytoskeleton Ch. 15
Week 13 Cell cycle and Cell death QUIZ 4 Ch. 17 and Ch. 18.
Week 14 Project presentations
Week 15 General Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria Evaluation Tool Quantity Weight Alignment with LOs
Final Exam 1 35 1,2,3
Semester Evaluation Components
Quiz 4 20 2
In-term exam 1 25 1,2,3
Project paper and presentation 1 15 4
Activity and attendance 1 5 1,2,3,4
***     ECTS Credit Calculation     ***
 Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours
Lecture hours 3 14 42 Home study 3 14 42
In-term exam study 22 1 22 Final exam study 22 2 44
        Total Workload Hours = 150
*T= Teaching, P= Practice ECTS Credit = 6
Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey Last Update Date: 18/10/2024

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