Universität Wien

300122 VO Archaea Biology (2018W)

Archaea evolution, genetics, cell biology, ecology and biotechnology

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Fridays 11 am, Übungsraum 6, UZA1, Althanstrasse 14, 1090 Vienna
First lecture: 5 October 11 am

  • Friday 05.10. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 12.10. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 19.10. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 09.11. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 16.11. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 23.11. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 30.11. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 07.12. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 14.12. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 11.01. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 18.01. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Friday 25.01. 11:15 - 13:00 Übungsraum 6

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Archaea are a group of organisms clearly distinguishable from the domains of the Bacteria and the Eukarya. Since their recognition as a separate domain of life, the Archaea have played a crucial part in models of the early evolution of cellular life forms, prompting vigorous debate about the course of evolution on Earth. In particular, their information processing systems (transcription, replication, etc) exhibit striking similarity to that of Eukaryotes. Further, many archaeal species are prevalent in extreme environments and they hold a number of the records for growth and survival under many ecological extremes. In addition, at least two lineages of Archaea are widely distributed in moderate environments and play crucial roles in global biogeochemical cycles.
This lecture series deals with the evolution, genetics, cell biology, and ecology of the fascinating group of archaea and it also presents how they can be exploited biotechnologically.
The lecture will be given in english.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam, in english

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic knowledge in microbiology, physiology and genetics is needed.

Examination topics

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Association in the course directory

MGE III-2, MMB W-2, MMEI II-2.2

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