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300122 VO Biology and Evolution of Archaea (2019W)

Archaea evolution, genetics, cell biology, ecology and biotechnology

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Language: English

Examination dates

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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Friday 04.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 11.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 18.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 25.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 08.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 15.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 22.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 29.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 06.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 13.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 10.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 17.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 24.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Übungsraum 6
Friday 31.01. 12:00 - 13:30 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

Content of lectures

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Association in the course directory

MGE III-2, MMB W-2, MMEI II-2.2, MEC-9, M-WZB

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