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In this course you will acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of how plants function at different levels of organization, from molecular biology to ecophysiological level, including: the structure and properties of cells, the life…

In the soil and plant ecology course we explore the intersection of biological, chemical, and geological processes that shape the soil environment. In an era of unprecedented human-induced environmental change, research in this field is…

This is an advanced ecology course dealing with both freshwater and marine systems. The aim is to give an increased understanding of the scientific process in general and a deeper knowledge base in aquatic ecology in particular. This…

Conservation Biology is an advanced course in Biology and in Environmental Science and focuses on the scientific foundations of conservation. An important part of the course is to provide deep knowledge about theory that is important for…

The course aims to provide a synthetic overview of the major principles and techniques associated with cellular and molecular neurobiology. The subject matter includes the detailed mechanics underlying neuronal signaling and cellular…

The course covers the structure and function of the immune system, as well as immunological processes at different levels (organism, organ, cell and molecular levels). The following topics are treated: Innate immunity, including e.g…

The aim of the course is that the student should acquire an overall view on organisms and abiotic preconditions in aquatic systems from source to sea.  The course includes structure and function of aquatic ecosystems, aquatic…

The general aim of the course is that the student should acquire knowledge and understanding of concepts and processes in aquatic systems from individual to system levels, as well as be able to apply adequate methods. The course contains…

The aim of the course is that the student after completing the course should have acquired knowledge, skills and abilities regarding both pathogenic microorganisms and the immune system's function at the molecular and cellular level. The…

The general aim of the course is to enable students to understand the aims, theories, models and methodologies of contemporary evolutionary biology, and how these are applied to different biological systems. The course will enable…

The course will enable students to acquire extensive knowledge and understanding of the models and methods of evolutionary biology and their applications. The course will provide the theoretical and practical know-how for using genomic…

The central topic of the course is evolutionary theory and its ecological applications. The course focuses on processes at both gene- and individual level, with an emphasis on animals. The course is divided into different parts based on…

Genetic analysis is an advanced course covering transmission genetics (including linkage analysis), quantitative genetics and population genetics. It is assumed that the students already have passed a basic course in genetics. The…

Bioinformatics, the application of computational methods to biological and biomedical problems, is a rapidly growing field. Modern biochemists and biologists need to have a basic knowledge of bioinformatics. This course provides both a…

The overall aim of the course is that the student acquires in-depth knowledge in the field of molecular biotechnology. The course focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of molecular biotechnology and its use in society. The…

The course deals with the structure and function of the genetic material in eukaryotic organisms. Genome organization and mechanisms for gene expression are studied on an advanced level, with a strong connection to the most recent research…

Molecular methods have revolutionized plant systematics during recent decades. Systematic information is becoming increasingly web-based, accessible for anyone who knows how to find it and make use of it. This course intends to update and…

The bryophyte lineages – mosses, liverworts and hornworts - originated and diverged during the early colonization of terrestrial habitats by plants. You will study representatives of these lineages to learn about their morphological…

On completion of the course, the students shall: - be familiar with basic pharmacological concepts - be able to explain the mechanisms of action for the most common groups of drugs - be able to explain the pathobiological basis for the use…

The overall goal of this course is to give in-depth knowledge in evolutionary plant ecology, including plant evolution, adaptation and speciation as well as how these processes are affected by life history, reproduction and…