Universität Wien

300309 VO Microbial genome plasticity (2025W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle
Th 13.11. 09:45-11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0

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Language: German

Examination dates

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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please note that the above dates were automatically generated. Please see Moodle for an up-to date lectures' schedule.

  • Thursday 02.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 09.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 16.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 23.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 30.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 06.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 20.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 27.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 04.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 11.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 18.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 08.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 15.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 22.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The book Brave genomes - microbial genome plasticity in the face of environmental change (Bulgheresi) collects the content of the whole lecture series and it is available on Moodle. The lecture series will cover the following topics: tandem repeats, mutagenic break repair, transcription-associated mutagenesis, transposable elements, DNA methylation, Nucleoid Associated Proteins and Histones, regulatory RNA-based systems, genetic noise.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (4 dates).
The exam consists of 10 open questions (2 points each). No aids are allowed.
Duration of exam: 90 minutes.
Grading scale:
19-20 points: very good
16-18 points: good
13-15 points: satisfactory
10-12 points: sufficient

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic knowledge in Genetics is a prerequisite.
Students should learn how bacteria and archaea cope with environmental changes including unanticipated ones.

Examination topics

Content of lectures (see Moodle platform).

Reading list

Please see Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

BOE 9, BAN 6, BBO 8, BMG 10, BMB 10, BPB 11, BZO 11, UF BU 10

Last modified: Fr 07.11.2025 15:07