BIOS5912 – Eukaryotic Transcription Factors - Structures, Function, Regulation
Course description
Course content
The course focuses on current understanding of the structure and function of eukaryotic transcription factors. Topics covered are: promoters, RNA polymerase II, general transcription factors and coactivators, the role of chromatin structure in transcription, elongation control and the mechanisms of gene activation, as well as nuclear organization. Connections between oncogenesis and transcription will also be addressed.
Learning outcome
After completing the course you are expected to have knowlegde about and an overview of the research front in subjects such as:
- understand central aspects of the complex structure and function of the transcription apparatus which regulates the expression of genes in eucaryotic cells. ?
- understand?resent research the field of eukaryotic transcription.
Admission to the course
Students admitted at UiO must?apply for courses?in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may?apply to take this course as a single course student.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about?admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Applicants are ranked by the following criteria:
- Master students and PhD candidates at the MN faculty who have the course as part of the approved curriculum.
- Students with admission to single courses on master’s level and exchange students
Applicants are ranked by credits in each group; all applicants within 1st rank before applicants in 2nd etc. If admission is limited to a fixed number of participants, admission will be decided by drawing lots for