Universität Wien

300527 UE Practical course: molecular phylogeny based on museum specimens (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 6 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Preliminary meeting: 4. October 2023, 4:30 p.m. Course room (Kurssaal) of the Natural History Museum Vienna, Burgring 7, side entrance.
The course will take place as a blocked course in the week 15 -19 January 2024.
Infos: elisabeth.haring@nhm-wien.ac.at

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Practical course for DNA-analyses of museum material (aDNA): special requirements and procedures for primer design, sample taking, DNA extraction and PCR amplification of specific marker sequences, as well as data evaluation and discussion of results.
Target group: Master students

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance on at least 3 days is indispensable for a positive graduation.
1) Active participation in practical work and discussions: 40%
3) presentation: 40%
3) short written exam (3-4 questions) during the course: 20%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance on at least 3 days is indispensable for a positive graduation.
1) Active participation in practical work and discussions: 40%
3) presentation: 40%
3) short written exam (3-4 questions) during the course: 20%

Examination topics

Course with immanent examination

Reading list

Literature will be handed out during the course

Association in the course directory

M-WZB, MZO4

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