Universität Wien

322065 VO Applied Bacterial Genetics - M14 (2017W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 32 - Pharmazie

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine

The course will be held on these dates:
November 6, 9, 13, 17 and 20 - from 9:00 to 10:30, room 2E 411.
November 24 - from 13:15 to 14:45, room 2E 411


Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course is given in English. Following topics will be highlighted during the course:
• Bacterial cells and chromosomes
• DNA -> RNA -> protein: the basics
• Bacterial genes and mutations
• Bacterial transposons
• Exchange of genetic information in bacteria
• Bacterial gene cloning vectors
• New methods for recombinant DNA assembly and genome engineering
• Molecular analysis of genes and genomes by Next Generation Sequencing
• Bioinformatics: basic tools
• Bacterial genomes and evolution
• Genetics of secondary metabolite biosynthesis in bacteria
• Gene expression in bacteria and its control
• The lactose operon in Escherichia coli: induction and catabolite repression
• The tryptophan operon in Escherichia coli: repression and attenuation
• Metabolic engineering principles
• Synthetic Biology principles
• Synthetic regulatory circuits in bacteria and their applications

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Oral exam (English)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Minimum requirements: Biochemistry and Microbiology basic courses

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Genetics. D.P. Snustad, M.J. Simmons, 6th Edition, 2011, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: ISBN 978-1-118-09242-2.
Lectures will include material not covered by the suggested textbook. Handouts will be made available via website for the Department of Pharmacognosy.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MA23, A400

Letzte Änderung: Mi 19.08.2020 08:09