270165 VO+SE Nucleic Acid Biotechnology (2022S)

Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Tu 01.02.2022 08:00 to Th 10.03.2022 12:00
Deregistration possible until Th 10.03.2022 12:00

Details

max. 20 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Every Wednesday 9:00 - 10:30 am
On site!
Room 2C505, Althanstraße 14 (UZA II)

First lecture: 09/03
Then:
16/03
23/03
30/03
27/04
04/05
18/05
25/05
01/06
08/06
15/06
22/06

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to nucleic acid biotechnology with an emphasis on understanding the scientific foundations of the technology. Topics include: Chemical synthesis of oligonucleotides, gene synthesis, backbone and base modifications, microarrays and sequencing, DNA-based data storage, extension of the genetic alphabet, DNA and RNA therapeutics. We will also study in detail the structure and function of DNA and RNA, as well as current and modern analytical methods in the field of nucleic acids.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written and oral reports and participation in discussions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding the synthesis and properties of natural and modified nucleic acids and their roles in biotechnology.

Examination topics

Mix of interactive lecture and reading and discussion of relevant articles and reviews.

Reading list

Nucleic Acids in Chemistry and Biology, Michael Gait, RSC Publishing

Association in the course directory

CHE II-8, BIO II-4, CHE II-4, BC-4

Last modified: Sa 08.07.2023 00:21