Course information

General information

Dear Students, welcome to the Cell Biology course!

In accordance with the Study and Examination Regulations (TVSZ), we would like to inform you about the most important requirements for the successful completion of this course. In case of any extraordinary changes, updates will be announced on our website, Moodle platform, and through Neptun messages.

Requirements for signing the semester

According to the TVSZ, a minimum of 75% attendance at the practices is required for the semester to be validated. More than three absences (regardless of the reason) will invalidate the semester. Attendance will be checked at the beginning of each practice. A maximum delay of 10 minutes is tolerated; any delay exceeding 10 minutes will be counted as an absence. A valid semester (signature) is required to be admitted to the exam.

Missed practices can be made up during the same week in a parallel group, after prior agreement with the practical instructors.

Assessment during the semester

During the semester, two Moodle tests (midterms) will be written in week 6 and week 14 during practices. These tests cover both theoretical and practical material taught up to that point. Writing the midterms is not mandatory, and their completion is not a requirement for semester validation. Make-up tests are only possible within the same week in another group, with prior agreement of the instructor and the course administrator. If the dates of the midterms are unsuitable, students can notify this to their practical instructor or the course coordinator until the end of week 2 (September 19).

In addition, a maximum of 20 points can be earned during the semester through smaller tests. Students write these small tests from the lecture material during the practices. The dates and topics of the small tests can be found in the "Practice Topics" table on the website and in Moodle. The topics of the short tests are the lecture presentations published on the website and the Moodle.

Based on the cumulative performance during the semester, students can receive an offered final examination grade: students achieving at least 75% will be offered a grade of 'Good (4)', and those achieving at least 85% will be offered a grade of 'Excellent (5)', according to the rules of the TVSZ.

The Moodle demonstrations include material from lectures, the textbook (text + figures), the practical e-book (pdf), and presentation slides (schematic figures, light and electron microscopic images). Topics are listed in detail in the table published on the website.

(In case of force majeure, the form and content of assessment may be modified).

General Rules

Participation in practical classes is only allowed in appropriate mental and physical condition. Please note that recording (audio, photo, or video) of lectures or practices is prohibited without the permission of the instructor (Rector’s Regulation KORL_6_2013).
Students are responsible for any damage caused in the classrooms.

Examination

The validation of the semester (signature) can be checked in Neptun at the beginning of the examination period.

The exam period lasts from December 15 to December 19, 2025, and from January 5 to February 13, 2026. An exam (colloquium) will be held in Moodle. Registration for the exam is only possible through Neptun, according to the deadlines defined in the TVSZ and depending on available slots.

The exam material includes the textbooks, lectures, and practical classes. A detailed syllabus will be published on the websites before the exam period. In addition to having a lexical knowledge of the subject matter, the ability to synthesize knowledge is also required. High school-level biology knowledge is assumed.

Students should plan their exam schedule carefully. Please note that evaluation of the written tests and administration of results takes time. Exam grades will be available in Neptun.

For the third and any further exam attempts, students must pay a repeat exam fee. Students who registered but did not attend the exam must provide a written justification within three working days to the course coordinator by email. Failure to do so will result in the obligation to pay a fee for unexcused absence. If a student fails or wishes to improve their grade, it is recommended to schedule such exams towards the end of the exam period, to avoid unnecessary complications with rescheduling.

Moodle Exam Evaluation

Maximum score achieved (%)

List of coursebooks, textbooks, study aids and literature

• Bruce A., Bray D., Hopkin K., Johnson A., Lewis J., Raff M., Roberts K., Walter P.: Essential Cell Biology (4th–5th Edition)
• Some chapters of the Practical Notebook (https://gsi.semmelweis.hu/index.php/en/education/2025-26-1)
• Practice and lecture PowerPoint presentations (pdf versions)
  (Note: The listed resources do not cover the entire material. Personal lecture and practice notes are essential for successful exam preparation. Please remember that the study material includes not only the textbook and lectures, but also the figures and diagrams. Do not only read the textbook but also take notes, make sketches, and draw flowcharts while studying.)
• Bruce, A.; Heald, R., Johnson, A., Morgan, D.; Raff, M.; Roberts, Keith.; Walter, P. Molecular Biology of the Cell (not required, only recommended)

Further information related to the Institute, instructors, teaching materials, demonstration topics, and exam syllabi are available on the Institute’s website (http://gsi.semmelweis.hu/) and Moodle platform. The website is continuously updated during the semester. Educational materials are password-protected. The password will be announced during practice classes and is also available in Neptun (Courses / Course Data / Basic Data / Web link), or from the practical instructors.

Contacts:

Whenever possible, academic administration should be handled electronically. For personal administration, please contact the course administrator or coordinator by phone or email.

Ebook

Notes for practices:

• Light microscopy: 
• Light microscopic microtechnique: 
• Cytological staining methods: 
• Electron microscopy: 
• Cell culture: 

Cell biology photoalbum: 

Exam

Exam information and topic list:  

Consultation

Consultations in the exam period

During the exam period, there are consultations once a week as shown in the table below.