Study Program Handbook Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BCCB) Bachelor of Science Subject-specific Examination Regulations for Biochemistry and Cell Biology (Fachspezifische Prüfungsordnung) The subject-specific examination regulations for Biochemistry and Cell Biology are defined by this program handbook and are valid only in combination with the General Examination Regulations for Undergraduate degree programs (General Examination Regulations = Rahmenprüfungsordnung). This handbook also contains the program-specific Study and Examination Plan (Chapter 6). Upon graduation, students in this program will receive a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with a scope of 180 ECTS (for specifics see Chapter 6 of this handbook). Version Valid as of Decision Details Fall 2020 – V1.2 Sep 01, 2020 Approved by the V1 Master version Academic Senate on V1.1 Name change of various June 26, 2019. module components, editorial changes, indicative literature added. V1.2 Change of assessment types (RNA BioChem and Microbial Pathogenicity) Contents 1 Program Overview ..................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Concept .................................................................................................................................... 5 The Jacobs University Educational Concept..................................................................... 5 Program Concept ............................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Specific Advantages of BCCB at Jacobs University ................................................................... 6 1.3 Program-Specific Educational Aims ......................................................................................... 7 Qualification Aims ............................................................................................................ 7 Intended Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................... 7 1.4 Career Options ......................................................................................................................... 8 1.5 Admission Requirements ......................................................................................................... 9 1.6 More Information and Contact ................................................................................................ 9 2 The Curricular Structure ........................................................................................... 10 2.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 10 2.2 The Jacobs University 3C Model ............................................................................................ 10 Year 1 – CHOICE ............................................................................................................. 10 Year 2 – CORE ................................................................................................................. 12 Year 3 – CAREER ............................................................................................................. 14 2.3 The Jacobs Track..................................................................................................................... 17 Methods and Skills Modules .......................................................................................... 17 Big Questions Modules .................................................................................................. 17 Community Impact Project ............................................................................................ 18 Language Modules ......................................................................................................... 18 3 BCCB as a Minor ....................................................................................................... 18 3.1 Qualification Aims .................................................................................................................. 18 Intended Learning Outcomes ......................................................................................... 19 3.2 Module Requirements ........................................................................................................... 19 3.3 Degree .................................................................................................................................... 19 4 BCCB Undergraduate Program Regulations ............................................................... 20 4.1 Scope of these Regulations .................................................................................................... 20 4.2 Degree .................................................................................................................................... 20 4.3 Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 20 5 Schematic Study Scheme for BCCB ............................................................................ 21 6 Study and Examination Plan ..................................................................................... 22 7 Module Description .................................................................................................. 23 7.1 General Biochemistry ............................................................................................................. 23 7.2 General Cell Biology ............................................................................................................... 25 7.3 General and Inorganic Chemistry........................................................................................... 28 7.4 Microbiology .......................................................................................................................... 30 7.5 Microbiology Lab .................................................................................................................... 32 7.6 Microbiology Seminar ............................................................................................................ 34 7.7 Infection and Immunity .......................................................................................................... 36 7.8 Advanced Biochemistry I ........................................................................................................ 38 7.9 Advanced Biochemistry II ....................................................................................................... 40 7.10 Advanced Biochemistry Lab ............................................................................................... 42 7.11 Advanced Cell Biology I ...................................................................................................... 44 7.12 Advanced Cell Biology Lab ................................................................................................. 46 7.13 Advanced Cell Biology II ..................................................................................................... 48 7.14 Experimental Strategy Design ............................................................................................ 50 7.15 RNA Biochemistry ............................................................................................................... 52 7.16 Biomedicine ........................................................................................................................ 54 7.17 Microbial Engineering ........................................................................................................ 56 7.18 Current Topics in the Molecular Life Sciences ................................................................... 58 7.19 Internship / Startup and Career Skills ................................................................................ 60 7.20 Bachelor Thesis and Seminar BCCB .................................................................................... 63 7.21 Jacobs Track Modules ........................................................................................................ 65 Methods and Skills Modules ...................................................................................... 65 Big Questions Modules .............................................................................................. 75 Community Impact Project ...................................................................................... 105 Language Modules ................................................................................................... 107 8 Appendix ............................................................................................................... 108 Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment-Matrix ........................................................................... 108 1 Program Overview 1.1 Concept The Jacobs University Educational Concept Jacobs University aims to educate students for both an academic and a professional career by emphasizing four core objectives: academic quality, self-development/personal growth, internationality and the ability to succeed in the working world (employability). Hence, study programs at Jacobs University offer a comprehensive, structured approach to prepare students for graduate education as well as career success by combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary breadth with supplemental skills education and extra-curricular elements. In