Universität Wien

300218 PP DNA Barcoding - a new approach to species identification in ecology and biodiversity research (2011W)

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Blockpraktikum vom 21.11.-2.12.2011, 09:00-17:00 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 14;
Vorbesprechung am 05.10.2011, 15:00-16:00 im Konferenzraum Ökologie (Fakultätszentrum für Ökologie) Althanstrasse 14

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max. 8 participants
Language: German

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Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is an introduction to the generation and analysis of DNA sequences for the identification of animals. The participants learn all steps from DNA extraction via PCR to the final sequencing of their samples. They also acquire the knowledge to identify their sequences to species level by comparisons with gene databases. The course offers an overview of the multitude of possible applications of DNA barcoding in ecological and biodiversity research as well as its limits and pitfalls.

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Association in the course directory

B-BOE 12, B-BOE 13, B-BZO 12, B-BZO 13, B-BMB 11A, B-BMG 12A, MZO 2, BOE 10, BOE 11, BOE 12, BZO 11, BZO 13, BMB 11A, BMG 10A

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