Universität Wien

300386 UE Cells in the light microscope (2021S)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Preparatory meeting: 2.3.2021, 10.00 am. Übungsraum 2, UZA1.
Block from 2.3.2021 - 15.4.2021, always Di & Do, 9.00-12.00, Übungsraum 2, UZA1

  • Tuesday 09.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 2
  • Thursday 11.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3
  • Tuesday 16.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 2
  • Thursday 18.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3
  • Tuesday 23.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 2
  • Thursday 25.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3
  • Tuesday 13.04. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3
  • Thursday 15.04. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

some of the topics are:
prokaryotic cells, organelles of eukaryotic plant cells
organelle motility
fixation
staining
plasmolysis, osmotic value
permeability of the plasma membrane to water and other substances
tip growth of plant cells

Assessment and permitted materials

Personal contributions during the course (30 points)
written evaluation of study progress during the course (30 points)
Final exam in form of a written exposé (40)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding the principal concepts of pro- and eukaryotic plant cells. Knowledge of principles and correlations of structure and functions of living cells and specialised cell types.

Examination topics

Techniques for preparation
light microscopy: bright field, dark field, phase contrast
fluorescence microscopy
Structure and function of the plant cell
The plant cell in comparison to cells of the other kingdoms of life

Reading list

Literature on the respective chapters will be provided and discussed during the course

Association in the course directory

BBO 1, BAN 6, BOE 11, BPB 11, BZO 11

Last modified: Sa 22.10.2022 00:30