Universität Wien

300536 UE Genetics and Molecular Biology (2018S)

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

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. 60 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First meeting (02.03.2018): compulsory organisational meeting (students will be assigned to one of the three courses)

Max. 20 students per course
2 parallel courses:

25-28.04.2018 - COURSE 1
09-12.05. 2018 - COURSE 2
First day of the course can last longer - possibly up until 20:00

  • Friday 02.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 25.04. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Thursday 26.04. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 27.04. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Saturday 28.04. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 09.05. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Thursday 10.05. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 11.05. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Saturday 12.05. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Tuesday 26.06. 14:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Structure and function of the nucleus, chromosomes and inheritance, methods for the preparation of chromosomes in mitosis and meiosis, human chromosomes, basic methods in molecular genetics (DNA isolation, PCR amplification, restriction digest, DNA gel electrophoresis, cloning).

Course held partly in English (slides in German, exam in German)

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation consists of: active participation and results obtained; written report (molecular biology part) and drawings (cytology); final exam. Absence of maximally half a day allowed if proper reason is given.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading:
Min. 50% of the points required to pass
- Active participation in the course- 20% (4 pts)
- Written report + Drawings - 20% (4 pts)
- Final written exam - 60% (12 pts)
Total: 100% (20 points)
20,0-18,5 – 1 (excellent)
18,0-16,0 – 2 (good)
15,5-13,0 – 3 (satisfactory)
12,5-10,0 – 4 (sufficient)
9,5-0,0 – 5 (failed)

Examination topics

Course material + presentations held during the course (on Moodle)

Reading list


Association in the course directory

LA-BU 203

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