6 EC
Semester 1, period 1
5234MOBC6Y
The course provides fundamental knowledge on molecular and cellular Biology. The subjects addressed are the following:
Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts et al., Taylor & Francis Inc (6th and 7th edition; Chapter 1-18).
Recommended: Epigenetics, Allis D., Cold Spring Harbor Press, (2nd ed, 2015)
Hand-outs & papers posted on Canvas
SnapGene (licenced/provided by UvA)
Activity | Hours | |
Self study | 168 | |
Total | 168 | (6 EC x 28 uur) |
Requirements of the programme concerning attendance (OER-B):
Additional requirements for this course:
Attendance at computer practicals, the digital test, and at feedback moments and presentations of the Assignment is mandatory.
Attendance at lectures and tutorials is highly recommended.
In case of serious issues contact the course coordinator.
| Item and weight | Details |
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Final grade | |
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1 (10%) Digital Test (Tentamen 10%) | |
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5 (50%) grade exam (Tentamen 50%) | |
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3 (30%) Presentation (30%) | |
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1 (10%) Combined computer practical |
The digital test (10% weight in final mark) and digital exam (50% weight in final mark) together form a component (deelcijfer) that represents 60% of the final score. A resit is organised in december where both digital tests are combined in one digital retake exam (60% of score) that replaces both previous scores. The literature assignment presentation counts as separate component (30% weight) and no retake is possible for that. The combined computer practicals count as 1 component (10% weight in final score). The grades for the components (deelcijfers) are valid for a maximum of 1 year. Hence the entire course needs to be retaken in case of not passing twice in one year. Each component (deelcijfer) must be >= 5.0 and the weighted average must be >= 5.5 to pass the course.
In case of serious issues, please contact course coordinator.
The results of the digital test and final digital exam will be open for inspection for students. The time slots will be announced on Canvas. It will be required that students who want to inspect their results register for these inspections.
For the literature assignment the students will work together in small groups (3-4 students. They will prepare a short 2-page assay to summarise the topic and their ideas (non-assessed), and this is discussed with instructors to prepare a draft presentation. After feedback, the students will prepare a presentation about their literature assignment. This will be assessed based on scientific quality and on the clarity of the presentation (both 50%). Furthermore, each group will prepare scientific questions for a presentation of another group of a different topic, for which maximally 1 bonus point can be given, based on the quality of the discussion.
The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl
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It is recommended to perform the background knowledge test available at the Blackboard site a couple of weeks before the start of the course. If the test indicates a gap in your active knowledge you still have time to refresh your memory. The test does not count for your final mark. The course is a full-time course.