14103 - General Biology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14103
Module Title:General Biology
  Allgemeine Biologie
Department: Faculty GW - Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. von Maltzahn, Julia
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

After participating in the module events, students have basic knowledge of cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, and physiology

Contents:
  • basics of cell biology: different organelles, structures in eukaryotic cells
  • cell cell interactions, cell-matrix interactions
  • basics of molecular biology/genetics: Mendelian laws, replication, transcription, epigenetics, genomes
  • translation and translational control
  • control of gene expression
  • differences between prokaryota and eukaryota
  • basics in signal transduction
  • cell death
  • stem cells
  • basics of the immune system and blood
  • basics in circulation, heath exchange, development, evolution, osmoregulation, excretion, circulation and gas exchange, nutrition
  • the structure and function of cell and tissue science
Recommended Prerequisites:none
Mandatory Prerequisites:none
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • "Campbell Biology" by Jane B. Reece; Lisa A. Urry; Michael L. Cain; Steven A Wasserman; Peter V. Minorsky
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written exam, 120 min
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Life Science and International Health / PO 2025
Remarks:
Module Components:
  • Lecture / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: